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.

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

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

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

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.

Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner has been fined US$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. 22 game against the Carolina Hurricanes, the league said.

Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch pointed out a few times last season, including in the playoffs, that Leon Draisaitl didn’t get to skate enough with top-quality offensive wingers. Skinner, a six-time 30-goal scorer, fit the bill.