Rodrigues fined maximum for high-sticking in Devils game

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The NHL Department of Player Safety fined New Jersey forward Evan Rodrigues $5,000, the maximum permitted under the collective bargaining agreement, for high-sticking Vancouver forward Marco Rossi on October 10. The play occurred at 19:50 of the second period in Game No. 71 and resulted in a double-minor penalty. The fine will be paid to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.