Tampa Bay's Conor Geekie Suspended for Preseason Game Following Fight

Geekie received a one-game suspension for leaving the bench to instigate an altercation in a preseason match against the Florida Panthers.

Conor Geekie, a forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning, has been suspended for one preseason game by the NHL for initiating a fight against the Florida Panthers' Josh Davies.
The suspension follows a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety, where Geekie was found to have violated Rule 70.2 by leaving the bench to start an altercation.
The incident occurred after Florida's Josh Davies delivered a hard hit on Lightning captain Victor Hedman, prompting retaliation from Geekie after a legal line change.
Geekie, who has yet to debut in the NHL regular season, received multiple penalties during the incident, including cross-checking, instigating, fighting, and misconduct.
Despite the suspension, Geekie's actions were seen positively by teammates, enhancing his reputation as a team player willing to stand up for his colleagues.