Overview
- The scrap erupted in the third period after Vincent Desharnais tripped Mackie Samoskevich and Evan Rodrigues delivered a late hit behind San Jose’s net.
- Sergei Bobrovsky skated the length of the ice to engage Alex Nedeljkovic, marking the NHL’s first goalie fight since Feb. 1, 2020.
- San Jose got goals from Will Smith, Desharnais and Mario Ferraro plus a Barclay Goodrow empty-netter, while Nedeljkovic made 35 saves in Sunrise.
- Officials assessed both goaltenders fighting majors and minors for leaving the crease; Desharnais received a tripping minor, and Rodrigues was not penalized.
- The result spoiled Matthew Tkachuk’s season debut for Florida and preceded San Jose’s 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay to close its road trip.