Sergei Bobrovsky rushes down the ice for goalie fight in Sharks-Panthers (2:00)
After Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic gets involved in the scrap, Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky skates across the ice and fights Nedeljkovic. (2:00)
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ESPN News Services
Jan 19, 2026, 08:37 PM ET
SUNRISE, Fla. — A rare goalie fight broke out with 14 minutes left in Monday night’s game between the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers and San Jose Sharks that had become increasingly chippy with post-whistle pushing and shoving.
Florida’s Sergei Bobrovsky beelined from his crease to even things up after San Jose’s Alex Nedeljkovic was involved in a scrum in the corner.
Panthers fans chanted, “Bobby! Bobby!” after the two netminders were done tussling. Cheers followed when Bobrovsky returned from a brief trip to the locker room.
Bobrovsky and Nedeljkovic each were issued a 5-minute major penalty for fighting and an additional 2-minute penalty for leaving the crease to take part in an altercation. Both goalies stayed in the game, which San Jose won 4-1.
According to ESPN Research, Nedeljkovic is the fifth goaltender in NHL history with a goal, assist and fighting major in his career, joining Ron Hextall, Billy Smith, Chris Osgood and Mike Smith.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
