The NHL announced discipline for Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano after Friday’s game against the Dallas Stars. The league fined Vatrano $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct. That amount is the maximum allowed under the collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
The fine came from an incident involving Dallas forward Jason Robertson. The altercation took place at 5 minutes, 1 second in the third period.
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Vatrano received multiple penalties during the sequence. Officials assessed a minor for unsportsmanlike conduct, two minors for roughing and a 10-minute misconduct. The penalties reflected the escalation during a lopsided game.
The NHL Department of Player Safety shared the ruling on X: “Anaheim’s Frank Vatrano has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for unsportsmanlike conduct for his actions against Dallas’ Jason Robertson.”
The Stars dominated the contest and beat the Anaheim Ducks 8-3. Robertson scored two goals and added an assist. His performance pushed his season total to 22 goals. It helped Dallas earn its third straight win.
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The game was decided early. Dallas scored four times in the first period and never slowed down. Anaheim struggled in net and on defense. The loss marked the Ducks’ fourth defeat in five games.
Vatrano’s season has been quiet by his standards. He has five points in 35 games. His ice time has dropped to just over 12 minutes per game. Penalties have also affected his rhythm.
Despite the loss, Anaheim remains strong overall. The Ducks are 20-13-2 and sit second in the Pacific Division. Team depth and defense have carried them.
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Meanwhile, Dallas continues to surge. The Stars (24-7-5) are among the league’s top teams with the second-best record in the NHL. Balanced scoring and strong road play remain their key strengths.
The fine closes the matter for Vatrano. No suspension was issued.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 20, 2025, where it first appeared in the NHL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.