Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris fined US$2K for diving

By The Canadian Press on December 13, 2024.

The NHL fined Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris US$2,000 for repeated diving on Friday. Ottawa Senators' Josh Norris (9) and Detroit Red Wings' Marco Kasper (92) battle during third period NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

NEW YORK – The NHL fined Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris US$2,000 for a second case of diving/embellishment on Friday.

The league said it gave Norris a warning after he embellished during a game against the New York Islanders on Nov. 7.

Norris was flagged for diving again on Dec. 5 against the Detroit Red Wings, resulting in the fine.

Norris drew a holding penalty on Red Wings forward Marco Kasper in the third period by falling to the ice while both players chased a loose puck.

The NHL issues a warning on the first offence, followed by a gradual scale from $2,000 to $4,000 fines for infractions two through four. Should a player embellish five times or more, the league enforces a $5,000 penalty to the player and an additional fine to the team’s head coach.

The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 13, 2024.