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Marchand fined for diving

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Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand was fined $2,000 for diving/embellishment by the NHL, the league announced Friday.

Here's a look at the play, which occurred March 1 against the Pittsburgh Penguins:

Marchand wasn't pleased with the result, but reminded everyone that a $2,000 fine is peanuts for someone with an $8-million salary. For comparison's sake, that would be the equivalent of fining an average person with a $50,000-salary just $12.05.

Marchand received a warning from the NHL for a similar incident against the Tampa Bay Lightning in November. Another violation of Rule 64 (diving/embellishment) would cost him $3,000, per the league's fine system for the regulation.

Citation # Player Fine Head Coach Fine
1 Warning N/A
2 $2K N/A
3 $3K N/A
4 $4K N/A
5 $5K $2K
6 $5K $3K
7 $5K $4K
8 $5K $5K

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