A goalie fight broke out during an NHL game between the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers won the game 4-1, with JT Miller scoring a goal. The fight reportedly started after Devils forward Paul Cotter collided with Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin, leading to a general melee.
Devils goalie Jacob Markström then left his net and fought Shesterkin, with both goalies removing their masks and gloves. Markström reportedly ended up on the ice during the altercation. According to reports, Markström said frustration built up over the season and sometimes boils over, and he was not sure if he stood behind the decision to fight.
frustration built up over the season and sometimes boils over, and he was not sure if he stood behind the decision to fight
Shesterkin expressed respect for Markström, saying he thought Markström was big and he did not want to get knocked out. Mika Zibanejad scored his 33rd goal of the season for the Rangers, and the team avoided being swept by the Devils this season. This was the Rangers' third consecutive win.
he thought Markström was big and he did not want to get knocked out