Stars’ Roussel fined for sucker punch

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New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Dallas Stars forward Antoine Roussel was fined $5,376.34 Monday for punching an unsuspecting opponent during Saturday’s game against San Jose.

Roussel was fined the maximum amount under the collective bargaining agreement after he was given a game misconduct for running over San Jose netminder Alex Stalock and then preceding to punch unaware defenseman Justin Braun in an ensuing scrum at 18:51 of the third period.

The 24-year-old has tallied four goals and four assists through 14 games this season.

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