Los Angeles Kings goalie Pheonix Copley was handed a match penalty against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday for throwing blocker punches during a scrum.
Things are getting WILD between the Kings and Ducks and Pheonix Copley is at the center of the action#GoKingsGo | #FlyTogether pic.twitter.com/Wjl1i5zoHP
— Hockey Daily 365 l NHL Highlights (@HockeyDaily365) February 18, 2023
Ducks netminder John Gibson skated out to center ice in anticipation of a goalie fight, but the officials put a stop to it.
We really almost had a goalie fight. 😳 pic.twitter.com/zwggXKUchE
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) February 18, 2023
Copley has come out of nowhere to become Los Angeles' No. 1 goaltender this season. The 31-year-old journeyman had just 31 NHL games under his belt entering the campaign, but entered Friday with a 17-3-1 record and a .903 save percentage this season.
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