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The following is a list of all suspensions and fines enforced in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 2023–24 NHL season. It lists which players or coaches of what team have been punished for which offense and the amount of punishment they have received.

Players' money forfeited due to suspension or fine goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund, while money forfeited by coaches, staff or organizations as a whole goes to the NHL Foundation.[1]

Suspensions[]

Based on each player's average annual salary, divided by number of days in the season (192) for non-repeat offenders and games (82) for repeat offenders, salary will be forfeited for their suspension.

- suspension covered at least one 2023 NHL preseason game
- suspension covered at least one 2024 postseason game
# - suspension was reduced on appeal
 R  - Player was considered a repeat offender under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (player had been suspended in the 18 months before this suspension)

Date of incident Offender Team Offense Date of action Length Salary forfeited1,2
02023-10-03 Kaliyev, ArthurArthur Kaliyev Los Angeles Kings Kneeing Chase De Leo.[2] 02023-10-05 4 games
(2 preseason +
2 regular season)
$9,314.24
02023-10-10 Howden, BrettBrett Howden Vegas Golden Knights Illegal check to the head of Brandon Tanev.[3] 02023-10-11 2 games $19,791.67
02023-10-20 Andersson, RasmusRasmus Andersson Calgary Flames Charging Patrik Laine.[4] 02023-10-21 4 games3 $94,791.67
Unknown Pinto, ShaneShane Pinto Ottawa Senators Activities relating to sports wagering.[5] 02023-10-26 41 games4 N/A4
02023-10-27 Clifton, ConnorConnor Clifton Buffalo Sabres Illegal check to the head of Nico Hischier.[6] 02023-10-28 2 games $34,722.22
02023-10-30 McAvoy, CharlieCharlie McAvoy Boston Bruins Illegal check to the head of Oliver Ekman-Larsson.[7] 02023-10-31 4 games5 $197,916.67
02023-11-04 Mangiapane, AndrewAndrew Mangiapane Calgary Flames Cross-checking Jared McCann.[8] 02023-11-05 1 game $30,208.33
02023-11-26 Hartman, RyanRyan Hartman

R

Minnesota Wild Tripping Alex DeBrincat.[9] 02023-11-27 2 games $41,463.41
02023-11-30 Smith, BrendanBrendan Smith New Jersey Devils Slashing Travis Konecny.[10] 02023-12-01 2 games $11,458.33
02023-12-09 Perron, DavidDavid Perron Detroit Red Wings Cross-checking Artem Zub.[11] 02023-12-11 6 games6 $148,437.48
02023-12-10 Gudbranson, ErikErik Gudbranson Columbus Blue Jackets Serving as the aggressor in an altercation with Nick Cousins.[12] 02023-12-11 1 game $20,833.33
02024-01-02 Zucker, JasonJason Zucker Arizona Coyotes Boarding Nick Cousins.[13] 02024-01-03 3 games $82,182.50
02024-01-18 Gourde, YanniYanni Gourde Seattle Kraken Charging Mattias Ekholm.[14] 02024-01-19 2 games $53,819.44
02024-01-19 Lockwood, WillWill Lockwood Florida Panthers Goaltender interference against Marc-Andre Fleury.[15] 02024-01-20 3 games $12,109.38
02024-01-25 Gallagher, BrendanBrendan Gallagher Montreal Canadiens Illegal check to the head of Adam Pelech.[16] 02024-01-26 5 games $169,270.83
02024-01-26 Trouba, JacobJacob Trouba New York Rangers Elbowing Pavel Dorofeyev.[17] 02024-01-27 2 games $83,333.33
02024-02-06 Dillon, BrendenBrenden Dillon Winnipeg Jets Illegal check to the head of Noel Acciari.[18] 02024-02-07 3 games $60,937.50
02024-02-10 Zadorov, NikitaNikita Zadorov Vancouver Canucks Illegal check to the head of Lucas Raymond.[19] 02024-02-10 2 games $39,062.50
02024-02-10 Rielly, MorganMorgan Rielly Toronto Maple Leafs Cross-checking Ridly Greig.[20] 02024-02-13 5 games7 $195,312.50
02024-03-04 Pospisil, MartinMartin Pospisil Calgary Flames Boarding Vince Dunn.[21] 02024-03-06 3 games $12,109.38
02024-03-07 Kelly, ParkerParker Kelly Ottawa Senators Illegal check to the head of Andreas Englund.[22] 02024-03-08 2 games $7,942.71
02024-03-09 Tortorella, JohnJohn Tortorella

(head coach)
Philadelphia Flyers Failure to leave the bench area after being assessed a game misconduct for unprofessional conduct directed at officials during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.[23] 02024-03-10 2 games $50,000.008
02024-03-12 Rempe, MattMatt Rempe New York Rangers Elbowing Jonas Siegenthaler.[24] 02024-03-13 4 games $17,083.33
02024-03-16 Kulikov, DmitryDmitry Kulikov Florida Panthers Illegal check to the head of Conor Sheary.[25] 02024-03-18 2 games $10,416.67
02024-03-20 Wilson, TomTom Wilson Washington Capitals High-sticking Noah Gregor.[26] 02024-03-22 6 games $161,458.34
02024-03-28 Guhle, KaidenKaiden Guhle Montreal Canadiens Slashing Travis Konecny.[27] 02024-03-29 1 game $4,496.53
02024-03-30 Hartman, RyanRyan Hartman

R

Minnesota Wild Unsportsmanlike conduct towards the officials.[28] 02024-04-01 3 games $62,195.12
02024-05-12 Soucy, CarsonCarson Soucy Vancouver Canucks Cross-checking Connor McDavid.[29] 02024-05-13 1 game N/A
02024-05-13 Nichushkin, ValeriValeri Nichushkin Colorado Avalanche Violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.9[30] 02024-05-13 6 months TBD
Player totals: 118+ games
(2 preseason + 115 regular + 1 postseason)
$1,630,667.41+

Notes[]

1.^  All figures are in US dollars.
2.^  As players are not paid salary in the preseason or postseason, no fines are generated for games lost due to suspension during those periods.
3.^  Andersson and the NHLPA appealed the suspension on October 22, 2023.[31] After a hearing conducted on October 23, Commissioner Gary Bettman upheld the original four-game suspension. As his suspension was less than 6 games, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Commissioner's decision was final and binding, not subject to review, and the NHLPA cannot appeal further to a neutral arbitrator on Andersson's behalf.[32]
4.^  Pinto's suspension began retroactively with Ottawa's first game of the 2023–24 NHL season.[33] As Pinto was a restricted free agent and not under contract at the time of the suspension, no salary was forfeited.
5.^  McAvoy and the NHLPA appealed the suspension on November 3, 2023.[34] After a hearing conducted on November 7, Commissioner Bettman upheld the original four-game suspension. As his suspension was less than 6 games, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Commissioner's decision was final and binding, not subject to review, and the NHLPA cannot appeal further to a neutral arbitrator on McAvoy's behalf.[35]
6.^  Perron and the NHLPA appealed the suspension on December 12, 2023.[36] After a hearing conducted on December 19, Commissioner Bettman upheld the original six-game suspension.[37]
7.^  Rielly and the NHLPA appealed the suspension on February 14, 2024.[38] After a hearing conducted on February 16, Commissioner Bettman upheld the original five-game suspension. As his suspension was less than 6 games, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Commissioner's decision was final and binding, not subject to review, and the NHLPA cannot appeal further to a neutral arbitrator on Rielly's behalf.[39]
8.^  Tortorella was fined a set $50,000 and the total was not calculated based on his annual salary.
9.[1] Suspension accompanied by mandatory referral to Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. Under the terms of the program, Nichushkin was assessed an automatic suspension of a minimum of six months without pay before being eligible for reinstatement, barring successful completion of the program. Nichushkin was previously placed in the Player Assistance Program on January 15, 2024, and was cleared by the NHL and NHLPA on February 26 when he entered the follow-up care phase of the program.[30]

Fines[]

Players can be fined up to 50% of one day's salary, up to a maximum of $10,000.00 for their first offense, and $15,000.00 for any subsequent offenses (the player had been fined in the 12 months before this fine).[1] Coaches, non-playing personnel, and teams are not restricted to such maximums, though they can still be treated as repeat offenders.

Fines for players/coaches fined for diving/embellishment are structured uniquely and are only handed out after non-publicized warnings are given to the player/coach for their first offense.[40] For more details on diving/embellishment fines:

Diving/embellishment specifications
Incident Number1 Player Fine2 Coach Fine2
1 Warning (N/A) Warning (N/A)
2 $2,000 N/A
3 $3,000 N/A
4 $4,000 N/A
5 $5,000 $2,000
6 $5,000 $3,000
7 $5,000 $4,000
8+ $5,000 $5,000
  1. For coach incident totals, each citation issued to a player on his club counts toward his total.
  2. All figures are in US dollars.

Fines listed in italics indicate that was the maximum allowed fine.
 R  - Player was considered a repeat offender under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (player had been fined in the 12 months before this fine)

Date of incident Offender Team Offense Date of action Amount1
02023-10-11 Danault, PhillipPhillip Danault Los Angeles Kings Slashing Ross Colton.[41] 02023-10-12 $5,000.00
02023-10-12 Hathaway, GarnetGarnet Hathaway

R

Philadelphia Flyers Kneeing Zach Werenski.[42] 02023-10-13 $5,000.00
02021-07-28 Team Ottawa Senators Failure to disclose details about a player contract.[43] 02023-11-01 N/A2
02023-10-30 Cronin, GregGreg Cronin


(head coach)

Anaheim Ducks Unprofessional conduct towards officials.[44] 02023-11-03 $25,000.00
02023-11-04 Barzal, MathewMathew Barzal New York Islanders High-sticking Tony DeAngelo.[45] 02023-11-05 $5,000.00
02023-11-07 Colton, RossRoss Colton Colorado Avalanche Cross-checking Timo Meier.[46] 02023-11-08 $5,000.00
02023-11-13 Draisaitl, LeonLeon Draisaitl Edmonton Oilers Dangerous trip against Bo Horvat.[47] 02023-11-14 $5,000.00
02023-11-15 Erne, AdamAdam Erne Edmonton Oilers Elbowing Pierre-Edouard Bellemare.[48] 02023-11-16 $2,018.23
02023-11-20 Hoglander, NilsNils Hoglander

Vancouver Canucks Slew-footing Kevin Labanc.[49] 02023-11-21 $2,864.58
02023-11-25 Trouba, JacobJacob Trouba

New York Rangers High-sticking Trent Frederic.[50] 02023-11-25 $5,000.00
02023-11-27 MacEwen, ZackZack MacEwen Ottawa Senators Unsportsmanlike conduct against Matthew Tkachuk.[51] 02023-11-28 $2,018.23
02023-11-30 Konecny, TravisTravis Konecny Philadelphia Flyers Cross-checking Brendan Smith.[52] 02023-12-01 $5,000.00
02023-12-05 Walman, JakeJake Walman Detroit Red Wings High-sticking Jeff Skinner.[53] 02023-12-06 $2,500.00
02023-12-07 Smith, BrendanBrendan Smith New Jersey Devils Dangerous trip against Devin Shore.[54] 02023-12-08 $2,864.58
02023-12-07 Watson, AustinAustin Watson

R

Tampa Bay Lightning Unsportsmanlike conduct against Jeremy Lauzon.[55] 02023-12-08 $2,022.57
02023-12-31 Hartman, RyanRyan Hartman

R

Minnesota Wild High-sticking Cole Perfetti.[56] 02024-01-02 $4,427.08
02024-01-18 O'Brien, LiamLiam O'Brien Arizona Coyotes Roughing Sam Lafferty.[57] 02024-01-19 $2,018.23
02024-01-21 Timmins, ConorConor Timmins Toronto Maple Leafs Cross-checking Brandon Tanev.[58] 02024-01-22 $2,864.58
02024-01-25 Kesselring, MichaelMichael Kesselring Arizona Coyotes Cross-checking Max Crozier.[59] 02024-01-26 $2,408.85
02024-01-27 Myers, TylerTyler Myers Vancouver Canucks Elbowing Sean Kuraly.[60] 02024-01-28 $5,000.00
02024-02-07 Marchment, MasonMason Marchment Dallas Stars Interference against Jake McCabe.[61] 02024-02-08 $5,000.00
02024-02-10 Grzelcyk, MattMatt Grzelcyk Boston Bruins Spearing Max Pacioretty.[62] 02024-02-11 $5,000.00
02024-02-13 Ullmark, LinusLinus Ullmark Boston Bruins High-sticking Mikey Eyssimont.[63] 02024-02-14 $5,000.00
02024-02-15 Hoglander, NilsNils Hoglander

R

Vancouver Canucks High-sticking Jake Walman.[64] 02024-02-16 $2,864.58
02024-02-17 Binnington, JordanJordan Binnington St. Louis Blues High-sticking Luke Evangelista.[65] 02024-02-18 $5,000.00
02024-02-20 Lomberg, RyanRyan Lomberg Florida Panthers Elbowing Jakob Chychrun.[66] 02024-02-21 $2,083.33
02024-02-24 Kotkaniemi, JesperiJesperi Kotkaniemi Carolina Hurricanes Elbowing Joel Hanley.[67] 02024-02-25 $5,000.00
02024-02-27 Granato, DonDon Granato


(head coach)

Buffalo Sabres Unprofessional conduct towards officials.[68] 02024-02-29 $25,000.00
02024-02-27 Keefe, SheldonSheldon Keefe


(head coach)

Toronto Maple Leafs Unprofessional conduct towards officials.[69] 02024-02-29 $25,000.00
02024-02-29 McCarron, MichaelMichael McCarron

Nashville Predators Unsportsmanlike conduct against Mats Zuccarello.[70] 02024-03-01 $2,000.00
02024-02-29 Zuccarello, MatsMats Zuccarello Minnesota Wild Unsportsmanlike conduct against Michael McCarron.[70] 02024-03-01 $2,000.00
02024-02-27 Cousins, NickNick Cousins Florida Panthers Diving/embellishment (second citation).3[71] 02024-03-07 $2,000.00
02024-02-28 Sundqvist, OskarOskar Sundqvist St. Louis Blues Diving/embellishment (second citation).4[72] 02024-03-07 $2,000.00
02024-03-07 Coyle, CharlieCharlie Coyle Boston Bruins Cross-checking Tyler Bertuzzi.[73] 02024-03-08 $5,000.00
02024-03-07 Kane, EvanderEvander Kane

Edmonton Oilers Unsportsmanlike conduct against Cole Sillinger.[74] 02024-03-08 $2,500.00
02024-03-07 McCabe, JakeJake McCabe Toronto Maple Leafs Cross-checking Brad Marchand.[75] 02024-03-08 $5,000.00
02024-03-27 Byram, BowenBowen Byram Buffalo Sabres Interference against Angus Crookshank.[76] 02024-03-28 $5,000.00
02024-03-28 Strome, RyanRyan Strome

R

Anaheim Ducks Cross-checking Tye Kartye.[77] 02024-03-29 $5,000.00
02024-03-23 Hathaway, GarnetGarnet Hathaway Philadelphia Flyers Diving/embellishment (second citation).5[78] 02024-03-29 $2,000.00
02024-04-06 Kane, EvanderEvander Kane

R

Edmonton Oilers Slashing Dryden Hunt.[79] 02024-04-07 $5,000.00
02024-04-13 Shattenkirk, KevinKevin Shattenkirk Boston Bruins Unsportsmanlike conduct against Michael Bunting.[80] 02024-04-14 $2,734.38
02024-04-26 McCarron, MichaelMichael McCarron

R

Nashville Predators Goaltender interference against Casey DeSmith.[81] 02024-04-27 $2,000.00
02024-05-12 Zadorov, NikitaNikita Zadorov Vancouver Canucks Cross-checking Connor McDavid.[82] 02024-05-13 $5,000.00
02024-05-26 Trouba, JacobJacob Trouba

R

New York Rangers Elbowing Evan Rodrigues.[83] 02024-05-27 $5,000.00
Totals: $223,189.22

Notes[]

1.^  All figures are in US dollars.
2.^  Instead of a cash fine, Ottawa will forfeit its first-round draft pick in one of the 2024, 2025, or 2026 NHL Entry Drafts. Ottawa will make the determination as to which pick will be forfeited within 24 hours of the conclusion of the Draft Lottery for that year.[43]
3.^  Cousins was issued his first citation following an incident on November 4, 2023.[71]
4.^  Sundqvist was issued his first citation following an incident on February 11, 2024.[72]
5.^  Hathaway was issued his first citation following an incident on January 2, 2024.[78]

Further reading[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Department of Player Safety FAQs. nhl.com (2015-08-31).
  2. Kaliyev suspended 2 regular-season games for actions in Kings game. nhl.com (October 5, 2023).
  3. Howden suspended 2 games for actions in Golden Knights game. nhl.com (October 11, 2023).
  4. Andersson suspended 4 games for actions in Flames game. nhl.com (October 21, 2023).
  5. NHL suspends Pinto 41 games for violating League's sports wagering rules. nhl.com (October 26, 2023).
  6. Clifton suspended 2 games for actions in Sabres game. nhl.com (October 28, 2023).
  7. McAvoy suspended 4 games for actions in Bruins game (October 31, 2023).
  8. Mangiapane suspended 1 game for actions in Flames game (November 5, 2023).
  9. Hartman suspended 2 games for actions in Wild game (November 27, 2023).
  10. Smith suspended 2 games for actions in Devils game (December 1, 2023).
  11. Perron suspended 6 games for actions in Red Wings game (December 11, 2023).
  12. Gudbranson suspended 1 game for actions in Blue Jackets game (December 11, 2023).
  13. Zucker suspended 3 games for actions in Coyotes game (January 3, 2024).
  14. Gourde suspended 2 games for actions in Kraken game (January 19, 2024).
  15. Lockwood suspended 3 games for actions in Panthers game (January 20, 2024).
  16. Gallagher suspended 5 games for actions in Canadiens game (January 26, 2024).
  17. Trouba suspended 2 games for actions in Rangers game (January 27, 2024).
  18. Dillon suspended 3 games for actions in Jets game (February 7, 2024).
  19. Zadorov suspended 2 games for actions in Canucks game (February 10, 2024).
  20. Rielly suspended 5 games for Maple Leafs after cross-checking Greig of Senators (February 13, 2024).
  21. Pospisil suspended 3 games for actions in Flames game (March 6, 2024).
  22. Kelly suspended 2 games for actions in Senators game (March 8, 2024).
  23. Tortorella of Flyers suspended 2 games for unprofessional conduct (March 10, 2024).
  24. Rempe suspended 4 games for actions in Rangers game (March 13, 2024).
  25. Kulikov suspended 2 games for actions in Panthers game (March 18, 2024).
  26. Wilson of Capitals suspended 6 games for actions in game against Maple Leafs (March 22, 2024).
  27. Guhle suspended 1 game for actions in Canadiens game (March 29, 2024).
  28. Hartman suspended 3 games for actions in Wild game (April 1, 2024).
  29. Soucy of Canucks suspended 1 game for actions in Game 3 of Western 2nd Round (May 13, 2024).
  30. 30.0 30.1 Myers, Tracey (May 13, 2024). Nichushkin of Avalanche placed in Stage 3 of NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
  31. Flames' Andersson to appeal four-game suspension. tsn.ca (October 22, 2023).
  32. Commissioner Bettman Upholds Four-Game Suspension Assessed to Flames' Andersson (October 24, 2023).
  33. Elliotte Friedman [@FriedgeHNIC] (October 26, 2023). Told Pinto's suspension officially begins with Game 1 of Ottawa's season and is not dependent on him signing a contract..
  34. Wyshynski, Greg (November 3, 2023). Bruins' Charlie McAvoy is appealing 4-game suspension. espn.com.
  35. McAvoy 4-game suspension upheld by Commissioner Bettman after appeal (November 8, 2023).
  36. NHLPA files appeal on Perron's six-game suspension. tsn.ca (December 12, 2023).
  37. NHL Commissioner Bettman affirms 6-game suspension for Perron of Red Wings. nhl.com (December 22, 2023).
  38. Maple Leafs D Rielly to appeal suspension to NHL commissioner Bettman. tsn.ca (February 14, 2024).
  39. NHL Commissioner Bettman affirms 5-game suspension for Rielly of Maple Leafs. nhl.com (February 20, 2024).
  40. NHL announces rules changes for 2014-15 season. nhl.com (September 11, 2014).
  41. Danault fined $5,000 for actions in Kings game (October 12, 2023).
  42. Hathaway fined $5,000 for actions in Flyers game (October 13, 2023).
  43. 43.0 43.1 Senators to forfeit 1st-round pick in 2024, 2025 or 2026 NHL Draft (November 1, 2023).
  44. Ducks coach Cronin fined $25,000 for unprofessional conduct (November 3, 2023).
  45. Barzal fined $5,000 for actions in Islanders game (November 5, 2023).
  46. Colton fined $5,000 for actions in Avalanche game (November 8, 2023).
  47. Draisaitl fined $5,000 for actions in Oilers game (November 14, 2023).
  48. Erne fined maximum for actions in Oilers game (November 16, 2023).
  49. Hoglander fined maximum for actions in Canucks game (November 21, 2023).
  50. Trouba fined maximum for actions in Rangers game (November 25, 2023).
  51. MacEwen fined maximum for actions in Senators game (November 28, 2023).
  52. Konecny fined maximum for action in Flyers game (December 1, 2023).
  53. Walman fined $2,500 for actions in Red Wings game (December 6, 2023).
  54. Smith fined maximum for actions in Devils game (December 8, 2023).
  55. Watson fined maximum for actions in Lightning game (December 8, 2023).
  56. Hartman fined maximum for actions in Wild game (January 2, 2024).
  57. O'Brien fined maximum for actions in Coyotes game (January 19, 2024).
  58. Timmins fined maximum for cross-checking in Maple Leafs game (January 21, 2024).
  59. Kesselring fined maximum for actions in Coyotes game (January 26, 2024).
  60. Myers fined maximum for elbowing in Canucks game (January 28, 2024).
  61. Marchment fined maximum for actions in Stars game (February 8, 2024).
  62. Grzelcyk fined maximum for actions in Bruins game (February 11, 2024).
  63. Ullmark fined maximum for actions in Bruins game (February 14, 2024).
  64. Hoglander fined maximum for actions in Canucks game (February 16, 2024).
  65. Binnington fined maximum for high-sticking in Blues game (February 18, 2024).
  66. Lomberg fined maximum for actions in Panthers game (February 21, 2024).
  67. Kotkaniemi fined maximum for elbowing in Hurricanes game (February 25, 2024).
  68. Granato fined $25,000 for conduct in Sabres game (February 29, 2024).
  69. Keefe fined $25,000 for conduct in Maple Leafs game (February 29, 2024).
  70. 70.0 70.1 Zuccarello, McCarron each fined for actions in Wild-Predators game (March 1, 2024).
  71. 71.0 71.1 Cousins of Panthers fined for actions in Panthers game (March 7, 2024).
  72. 72.0 72.1 Sundqvist of Blues fined for actions in Blues game (March 7, 2024).
  73. Coyle fined for actions in Bruins game (March 8, 2024).
  74. Evander Kane fined for actions in Oilers game (March 8, 2024).
  75. McCabe fined for actions in Maple Leafs game (March 8, 2024).
  76. Byram fined for actions in Sabres game (March 28, 2024).
  77. Strome fined for actions in Ducks game (March 29, 2024).
  78. 78.0 78.1 Hathaway fined for actions in Flyers game (March 29, 2024).
  79. E. Kane fined for actions in Oilers game (April 7, 2024).
  80. Shattenkirk fined maximum for actions in Bruins game (April 14, 2024).
  81. McCarron fined for actions in Predators game (April 27, 2024).
  82. Zadorov of Canucks fined maximum for cross-checking in Game 3 (May 13, 2024).
  83. Trouba fined maximum for elbowing in Game 3 of East Final (April 27, 2024).

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