Overview
- Cousins was warned for an Oct. 25 incident at Washington, then cited again for a Nov. 9 play vs. Utah at 8:22 of the first period, when JJ Peterka was penalized for interference.
- Rule 64 escalates penalties for repeat offenders, with a warning for the first citation and a $2,000 fine for the second, increasing for subsequent violations.
- The fine is directed to the NHL Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
- Cousins has drawn nine penalties this season, tied with Tim Stutzle for the team lead, while Ottawa has drawn 84 penalties, sixth-most in the NHL.
- NHL Hockey Operations reviews footage and can cite non-called plays, and multiple team fines can lead to fines for the head coach.