During a recent NHL game, Florida Panthers' Will Lockwood collided with Minnesota Wild's goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury behind the net, which led to a significant on-ice altercation. Zach Bogosian of the Wild responded to the collision by engaging with Lockwood, resulting in penalties for both players. Lockwood received penalties for interference and roughing, while Bogosian was penalized for roughing. The incident also sparked a fight between Lockwood and Minnesota's Brandon Duhaime, with Duhaime landing the decisive blow. Following the altercation, the NHL Player Safety committee announced that Lockwood would have a hearing for goalie interference. The outcome of the hearing led to a three-game suspension for Lockwood for his actions against Fleury.
Quick story on #FlaPanthers forward Will Lockwood's suspension, including the full explanation as given by the NHL https://t.co/jYKKsCigRM
Florida’s William Lockwood has been suspended for three games for goalie interference on Minnesota’s Marc-Andre Fleury. https://t.co/dGC5RdMphK
#FlaPanthers Will Lockwood will have a hearing with @NHLPlayerSafety for his hit on #mnwild Marc-Andre Fleury.
Florida’s William Lockwood will have a hearing today for goalie interference on Minnesota’s Marc-Andre Fleury.
And now Will Lockwood and Brandon Duhaime drop the gloves a few minutes after the Lockwood collision with Fleury. Lockwood is being helped off the ice and going straight to the room instead of the box.
Will Lockwood got into it with Brandon Duhaime and dropped the mitts. He's caused so much chaos in the first 5:58 of this game.
Lockwood and Duhaime drop the gloves. Lockwood being helped to the dressing room after going down. Duhaime has about 20-25 pounds and 2 inches on him.
Duhaime and Lockwood drop the gloves; Lockwood is being helped off the ice.
Duhaime and Lockwood drop the gloves. Could see this one coming. And Duhaime gets the last big right to take Lockwood to ice
Marc Andre-Fleury takes a hit from Will Lockwood and a melee ensues. #FlaPanthers end up on the PK after Bogosian went after Lockwood following that altercation. Lockwood got tagged for interference and roughing, Bogosian just got a rough.
Will Lockwood catches Marc-Andre Fleury behind the net, and a melee breaks out. Zach Bogosian drops the gloves at Lockwood. Bogosian gets two minutes for roughing. Lockwood gets two minutes for interference and two for roughing.
Will Lockwood collides with Marc-Andre Fleury behind the Minnesota net ... and immediately gets jumped the Wild's Zach Bogosian. Full scrum ensues. Penalties: Bogosian (roughing), Lockwood (interference and roughing). #FlaPanthers on the PK.
Lockwood for #flapanthers races behind the #mnwild net and collides up high with Fleury, who falls to the ice. Fleury seems fine and stays in, but it led to a major scrum in corner. #mnwild have a two minute power play
Will Lockwood catches Marc-Andre Fleury behind the net, and a melee breaks out. Zach Bogosian goes after Lockwood.
Adam Raska draws in for #mnwild with Frederick Gaudreau hurt; coach John Hynes said Gaudreau is still getting evaluated. Alex Goligoski is back on defense, subbing in for Daemon Hunt. Marc-Andre Fleury will be in net vs. Florida.