Boston Bruins v Los Angeles Kings - Source: Getty — Jeremy Swayman drops the gloves against Darcy Kuemper but refs pacify potential goalie fight - Source: Getty

Watch: Jeremy Swayman drops the gloves against Darcy Kuemper but refs thwart potential goalie fight

Modified Mar 24, 2025 03:38 GMT

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.

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Abhishek is an NHL writer at Sportskeeda with over 2 years of sports reporting experience and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delhi. He became a fan of ice hockey after watching NHL fight videos on YouTube, which led to him professionally writing about the sport and his continued interest in all things hockey.

A fan of the Boston Bruins, Abhishek considers their incredible comeback win against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 playoffs as the most iconic moment in the NHL. His admiration for the six-time Stanley Cup winners also comes from the team’s storied history, distinctive black and gold uniform and their success in the sport. His all-time favorite NHL players are Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid, for their ability to perform at the highest level consistently.

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