This led to Vatrano bending over in apparent pain, prompting the nearby official to issue Fleury a two-minute minor penalty. The penalty decision sparked debate, with some questioning its fairness. Critics argued that Fleury, focused on the puck in the corner and unaware of Vatrano's approach, could not have anticipated the need to adjust his stick's position. Furthermore, suggestions were made that Vatrano could have avoided the situation with greater spatial awareness. The incident has fueled discussions on player responsibility and the challenges officials face in making split-second decisions during games.