Flyers' James van Riemsdyk fined for high-sticking

NEW YORK --Philadelphia Flyersforward James van Riemsdyk on Friday was fined $5,000 by the NHL's Department of Player Safety for high-stickingLos Angeles Kingsdefenseman Alec Martinezduring Thursday's game.

Van Riemsdyk was docked the maximum amount under the league's collective bargaining agreement.

The high-sticking occurred just over a minute into the first period of the Flyers' 3-2 shootout loss. Van Riemsdyk was not penalized.