NHL fines Jeff Skinner for diving during game
- Jeff Skinner was fined after a diving incident during a game on November 23, 2024.
- This was his second offense after receiving a warning for a similar action on October 22, 2024.
- The fine is intended to deter embellishment in hockey, with funds going to player support.
Jeff Skinner, a forward for the Edmonton Oilers, was recently fined US$2,000 by the National Hockey League for embellishment during a game. This incident occurred in a match against the New York Rangers on November 23, 2024, where the Oilers secured a 6-2 victory. This fine follows a warning that Skinner received after a similar incident on October 22, 2024, while playing against the Carolina Hurricanes. In the game against the Rangers, Skinner lost his footing and the puck amid minimal contact from Rangers defenceman K’Andre Miller. Despite Skinner's attempts to draw attention from the referee, no penalty was called during the play, leading the league to discipline him for his actions. The fine serves both as a penalty and a deterrent against embellishment in professional hockey, highlighting the league's ongoing efforts to maintain the integrity of play. The money collected from fines is directed to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund, further emphasizing the NHL's commitment to ensuring player welfare and support.