The NHL has issued a fine to Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner after multiple instances of diving/embellishing this season. Skinner has been fined $2,000 by

Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner is facing a $2,000 fine from the NHL following a couple of embellishment incidents.

Skinner was issued a Warning following an incident flagged by NHL Hockey Operations during NHL Game No. 103 vs. Carolina on Oct. 22. His second Citation, which triggered the $2,000 fine, was issued for an incident at 10:33 of the second period during NHL Game No. 332 vs. NY Rangers on Nov. 23.

Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner has been fined $2,000 by the NHL under Rule 64, which addresses diving and embellishment. The league announced this penalty as part of its ongoing effort to discourage behavior intended to draw penalties through exaggerated or theatrical actions.

Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner has been fined US$2,000 for embellishment during a recent game against the New York Rangers, the NHL said Monday. Skinner was issued a warning after a diving/embellishment incident in an Oct. 22 game against the Carolina Hurricanes, the league said.

Edmonton Oilers left winger Jeff Skinner received a second embellishment citation, which comes with a $2,000 fine, the NHL announced Monday.