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Marc-Andre Fleury Penalized For Doing Nothing


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Mark Parsons
March 15, 2024  (6:52 PM)
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Marc-Andre Fleury receives a penalty for high sticking
Photo credit: Bally Sports

During a game between the Minnesota Wild and the Anaheim Ducks, goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was controversially penalized for high-sticking. The incident occurred late in the first period when Ducks' Frank Vatrano, aiming to intercept a puck from Wild's Jonas Brodin, skated into Fleury's stick, resulting in contact to his face.

Marc-Andre Fleury Gets Two Minutes For Letting Frank Vatrano Run Into Him

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.
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