Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner has been fined $2,000 for embellishment during a recent game against the New York Rangers, the NHL said Monday. Skinner was issued a warning after a diving/embellishment incident in an Oct.

The 2024-25 season hasn’t gone exactly to plan for Jeff Skinner. With hopes of landing in the Oilers top-six, he’s found himself on the outside looking in more often than not this season, with his most common linemate being Adam Henrique.

Skinner was issued a Warning following an incident flagged by NHL Hockey Operations during NHL Game No. 103 vs. Carolina on Oct. 22. His second Citation, which triggered the $2,000 fine, was issued for an incident at 10:33 of the second period during NHL Game No. 332 vs. NY Rangers on Nov. 23.

Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner is facing a $2,000 fine from the NHL following a couple of embellishment incidents.

Oilers forward Jeff Skinner has been fined $2,000 for embellishment during a recent game against the Rangers, the NHL said Monday.

Edmonton Oilers left winger Jeff Skinner received a second embellishment citation, which comes with a $2,000 fine, the NHL announced Monday.

Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner has been fined $2,000 by the NHL under Rule 64, which addresses diving and embellishment. The league announced this penalty as part of its ongoing effort to discourage behavior intended to draw penalties through exaggerated or theatrical actions.