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Fiery Goalie Fight Stops Panthers-Sharks Game
20 Jan
Summary
- Goalie fight broke out with 14 minutes remaining in the game.
- Sergei Bobrovsky and Alex Nedeljkovic received major penalties.
- Both goalies were allowed to return to the game after the altercation.
A heated contest between the Florida Panthers and San Jose Sharks saw an unusual turn of events Monday night when both goaltenders engaged in a fight. With 14 minutes remaining in the game, the escalating tensions, marked by post-whistle scuffles, culminated in a goalie brawl.
Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky left his net to confront San Jose's Alex Nedeljkovic after Nedeljkovic became involved in a corner skirmish. The two netminders exchanged blows, drawing a strong reaction from the crowd. Panthers fans chanted Bobrovsky's name, showing their support.
Both Bobrovsky and Nedeljkovic were assessed 5-minute major penalties for fighting, along with 2-minute penalties for leaving their respective creases. Despite the severity of the penalties, both players were allowed to continue in the game.
