Flyers C Rinaldo fined by NHL

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02/04/2012 - Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The National Hockey League fined Philadelphia Flyers center Zac Rinaldo $5,000 on Saturday.

The fine stems from two plays during Saturday's game against New Jersey, which the Devils won, 6-4.

The first came for a late hit on Devils center Jacob Josefson at the 12:51 mark of the second period and the second was for a dangerous trip of left wing Zach Parise at the 11:38 mark of the third period.

Rinaldo received a minor for interference on the play involving Josefson, but was not assessed a penalty on the play against Parise.

Each infraction was fined $2,500 by the NHL.

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