Wild G Stalock fined for diving/embellishment

Not only did Minnesota Wild goaltender Alex Stalock flop to the ice in a game last month, the move cost him $2,000, the NHL announced Wednesday. The fine was issued for violation of NHL Rule 64, which covers diving and embellishment. Against the Winnipeg Jets on Dec. 21, Stalock dropped to the ice while in a crowd around the goal. Jets forward Mark Scheifele was assessed a minor penalty.

The Wild were trailing 3-0 at the start of the third period when the play happened. Minnesota eventually lost 6-0. NHL Rule 64 follows an ascending scale of discipline. A first violation for diving or embellishment earns a warning, followed by a $2,000 fine for a second violation, $3,000 for a third, $4,000 for a fourth and $5,000 thereafter.

Stalock was assessed a warning under the rule following an Oct. 21 game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. --Field Level Media