Nov 14, 2021
Rodrigues fined for dangerous trip on Sanford
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evan Rodrigues has been fined $2,500 for a dangerous trip on Ottawa's Zach Sanford, NHL Player Safety announced Sunday.
TSN.ca Staff
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evan Rodrigues has been fined $2,500 for a dangerous trip on Ottawa's Zach Sanford, NHL Player Safety announced Sunday.
Pittsburgh’s Evan Rodrigues has been fined $2,500, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for a dangerous trip on Ottawa’s Zach Sanford.
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) November 14, 2021
The fine is the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement.
The incident occurred during Ottawa's 6-3 victory over the Penguins at Canadian Tire Centre Saturday night. He was not assessed a penalty on the play.
Rodrigues finished with two goals and one assist in 18:48 of ice time. Sanford had a goal in 15:46 of ice time.
The Senators will be back in action Sunday afternoon at home against the Calgary Flames.