 On November 23 , 1996 , Jovanovski received a three @-@ game suspension from the NHL without pay . In a game against the Dallas Stars the previous night , he illegally left the penalty box ready to fight any opposing players during a break in play . Later in the season , he suffered a knee injury during a game against the Edmonton Oilers in January 1997 , sidelining him for several weeks . The following month , he was involved in an on @-@ ice altercation with San Jose Sharks forward Bernie Nicholls , resulting in a two @-@ game suspension and the maximum $ 1 @,@ 000 fine for Nicholls for intent to injure . The accumulated injuries and suspensions caused Jovanovski to miss 21 games in his second NHL season . He scored seven goals and 23 points over 61 contests . 
