Jeremy Swayman drops the gloves against Darcy Kuemper but refs pacify potential goalie fight – Source: Getty
Tensions flared between Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman and LA Kings netminder Darcy Kuemper on Sunday as both goalies were about to fight in the center ice.
The incident ignited in the second period when Bruins forward Marat Khusnutdinov collided with Kuemper during a play. Unhappy with the contact, Kuemper grabbed Khusnutdinov from behind and forcefully removed his helmet.
Swayman wasn’t impressed with Kuemper’s actions on his teammate. He skated to the center ice, smacked his stick on the surface and called out Kuemper to confront him. Just as the two goalies prepared for a fight, the referees stepped in and halted what could have been a dramatic goalie fight.
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Darcy Kuemper was assessed two-minute minor penalties for leaving the crease and removing an opponent’s helmet. Meanwhile, goalie Jeremy Swayman was also hit with a two-minute minor penalty for leaving the crease.