Joe Amon, The Denver Post
Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) working past Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) in the first period at the Pepsi Center Nov. 14, 2018 in downtown Denver. Getting your player ready...
NEW YORK — The NHL has fined forward for embellishment.
Rantanen was docked $2,000 under the league’s program designed to discourage diving and embellishment. He was warned for a play on Oct. 16 at the . His second offense occurred late in the second period against Boston on Nov. 14, with Patrice Bergeron receiving a penalty for hooking and Rantanen for embellishment.
A third offense for Rantanen would result in a $3,000 fine.
Rantanen leads the league in scoring with eight goals and 24 assists this season.
