Dec 7, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris (9) shoots on Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros (74) in the first period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

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Senators Josh Norris Fined by NHL for Repeated Diving Violations

NHL penalizes Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris for repeated embellishment, enforcing stricter adherence to fair play standards.

The NHL has fined Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris $2,000 for diving, marking his second embellishment offense this season.

According to NHL Rule 64, the policy aims to address and penalize players and teams that repeatedly dive or exaggerate to draw penalties. A first offense results in a warning, while a second leads to a fine.

Josh Norris has been fined by the NHL for diving. Norris will somehow have to scrape together $2000. Read more: https://t.co/SfxlhbQNYv
— Steve Warne (@SteveWarneMedia) December 13, 2024

Norris received a warning for an incident during a game against the New York Islanders on Nov. 7. His second offense occurred on Dec. 5 in a matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. During the play, Red Wings forward Marco Kasper was given a minor penalty for holding.

The NHL follows a progressive penalty system for embellishment, starting with a warning for the first offense. Subsequent violations result in fines ranging from $2,000 for the second offense to $4,000 by the fourth.

If a player commits five or more infractions, they face a $5,000 fine, and their team’s head coach is also fined. All fines collected are directed to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

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