In a wild and intense matchup, the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Boston Bruins combined for a staggering 15 goals, 28 penalties, 102 penalty minutes, and an astonishing 10 fighting majors in their Atlantic Division clash on March 8. The high-energy game saw players from both teams leave everything on the ice, resulting in a flurry of penalties and a significant amount of punishment handed out by the referees. Lightning forward Brandon Hagel was among those who crossed the line, earning a $5,000 fine from the NHL for his actions in the game. The massive penalty total has raised questions about the physicality and sportsmanship displayed in the game, and whether the league will take further action to address the issue.


On March 8, the two Atlantic Division rivals combined for 15 goals, 28 penalties, 102 penalty minutes and 10 fighting majors. Lightning forward Brandon Hagel received a $5,000 fine from the NHL for ...