In a recent game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers, tensions ran high as Oilers’ forward Josh Brown incited a large scrum with a late poke at Panthers’ goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. The incident occurred in the third period of a tightly contested game, with the Oilers holding a slim lead.

Brown’s actions sparked a heated reaction from the Panthers’ players, who quickly came to their goaltender’s defense. The scrum quickly escalated into a full-blown altercation, with players from both teams pushing and shoving each other in an attempt to defend their teammates.

The incident has sparked debate among fans and analysts about the role of physicality in hockey and whether Brown’s actions were justified. Some argue that it is part of the game and that players have a right to protect their goaltender, while others believe that Brown crossed a line by taking a cheap shot at Bobrovsky.

Regardless of where one stands on the issue, it is clear that emotions were running high in this particular game. The Oilers ultimately held on to win the game, but the altercation serves as a reminder of the intense rivalries and emotions that can come to the surface in the heat of competition.

As the NHL continues to crack down on dangerous plays and unnecessary violence, incidents like this one will likely come under increased scrutiny. It remains to be seen whether Brown will face any disciplinary action for his actions, but one thing is certain – the incident has added fuel to the fire of an already intense rivalry between the Oilers and Panthers.