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Calgary Flames center Ryan Strome skates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)
By The Canadian Press

NHL fines Calgary Flames forward Strome $5,000 for cross-checking

Apr 8, 2026 | 11:26 AM

NEW YORK — The NHL has fined Calgary Flames forward Ryan Strome US$5,000 for cross-checking, the league announced Wednesday.

The incident occurred 45 seconds into overtime of Calgary’s 4-3 loss at Dallas on Tuesday.

Strome was assessed a double-minor penalty for high-sticking the Stars’ Jason Robertson.

Wyatt Johnson scored on the ensuing power play as the Stars completed a comeback from a 3-1 deficit.

The fine levied against Strome is the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and the NHL Players’ Association.

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The Flames (32-36-9) are set to return to action Thursday night at Colorado.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 8, 2026.

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by The Canadian Press

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