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SharksNedeljkovic, PanthersBobrovsky Throw Down in Rare Goalie Fight as San Jose Wins 4-1

Officials issued fighting majors plus leaving-the-crease minors, allowing both goalies to continue.

Overview

  • The bout erupted around the 14:00 mark of the third period at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
  • It followed Evan Rodrigues’ post-whistle hit on Vincent Desharnais behind the Sharks’ net, prompting Nedeljkovic to engage before Bobrovsky skated the length of the ice to confront him.
  • Each goalie received a five-minute fighting major and a two-minute minor for leaving the crease, with both remaining in the game.
  • Outlets cited it as the NHL’s first goalie-on-goalie fight since 2020, marking Bobrovsky’s first career fight, while Nedeljkovic had previous lower-level experience.
  • San Jose won 4-1 with Nedeljkovic stopping 35 of 36 shots, and no supplemental discipline had been announced as of the latest reports.