Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi was fined $5,000 by the NHL Sunday for cross-checking Dallas Stars forward Corey Perry on Saturday, the league announced.

The fine is the maximum allowable under the league's collective bargaining agreement. Josi was given a two-minute penalty for high sticking on the play.

The penalty occurred in front of the Nashville net as Perry took a swipe at Josi's legs with his stick. Josi retaliated with the cross-check above the shoulders. The Predators went on to defeat the Stars, 1-0.

Josi has 16 goals and 63 points for the Predators this season and has been a key cog in their push for the postseason.