Every suspension and fine handed down by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety and Hockey Operations, updated through the 2026-27 season — from preseason through the Stanley Cup Final.
Fines
| Offender | Team | Date | Fine | Infraction | Penalty | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristall, Andrew | WSH | 9/21/26 | $2,250.86 | Cross-checking | 5+GM | Article |
| Ottavainen, Ville | SEA | 9/24/26 | $2,190.72 | Aggressor | 2+5+10 | Article |
| Matheson, Mike | MTL | 9/26/26 | $5,000.00 | Roughing | 2:00 | Article |
Suspensions
| Offender | Team | Date | Gms | Rule | Penalty | Lost Salary | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Suspensions do not include players suspended for off-ice violations, including violations of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program.
Past Seasons
2025-26 – 2024-25 – 2023-24 – 2022-23 – 2021-22 – 2020-21 – 2019-20 – 2018-19 – 2017-18 – 2016-17 – 2015-16 – 2014-15
Repeat Offenders
A repeat offender is one who has been suspended for a second offense within 18 months of the previous offense. Repeat offender status only applies to the way fines and salary forfeiture is calculated. All disciplinary history is considered when determining a player’s suspension.
Repeat offenders’ lost salary amounts are calculated based on the number of games in a season: [(salary/82)*suspension length]. Others are calculated based on the days in a season: [(salary/195)*suspension length].
Hearings
Fines: Hearing not required if less than $5,000; phone hearing if over $5,000. (This is often why Player Safety lists the ‘maximum fine’ as $5,000 — they can go higher, but not without a formal hearing.)
Suspensions: Phone hearing required if up to five games; suspensions of six games or more require an in-person hearing be offered. If a player waives his right to an in-person hearing, he may still receive a suspension of six games or more via phone hearing.
Fines and Salary Forfeitures
Fines can be up to 50% of a player’s daily salary based on the number of days in the NHL season (e.g., salary/195). Fines may not exceed $10,000 for a first offense and $15,000 for a second offense within a 12-month period.
But wait – you ask – I though $5,000 was the maximum fine?! That’s the max the league can hand out without a formal hearing. We’ve seen player be fined higher amounts by the league, rare as it may be, including Nicolas Roy and Brad Marchand. If you don’t have a hearing, then $5,000 is as high as you can go under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
