Devils' Blandisi, Smith-Pelly fined for embellishment
A pair of New Jersey Devils forwards have been fined for embellishment.
Joseph Blandisi and recently acquired Devante Smith-Pelly have each been fined $2000 - under NHL Rule 64 - for diving/embellishment, the league announced Thursday.
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Both players were previously issued warnings for separate incidents, and were fined following the second infraction.
Smith-Pelly - while playing for the Montreal Canadiens - was given the fine after embellishing a slashing penalty on Feb. 24 against the Washington Capitals.
NHL release on Smith-Pelly says his fine "will be included in Montreal's accumulation totals."
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Blandisi drew a minor penalty on Feb. 23 versus the New York Rangers, and was also assessed a penalty for embellishment on the play.
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