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Bruins' Swayman, Lightning's Vasilevskiy Tussle in Rare NHL Goalie Fight
The fight occurred after a slash and late hit, with both goalies dropping gloves in a rare NHL goalie fight during the first outdoor game in Tampa, thrilling fans.
- On Feb. 1, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Jeremy Swayman and Andrei Vasilevskiy squared off in a goalie fight as Boston led 5-2 during the second period.
- During Tampa Bay's power play, a scrum began when Brandon Hagel jammed at a loose puck and appeared to slash Charlie McAvoy, prompting Swayman to jump into the fray and Vasilevskiy to skate out to defend his teammate.
- It was Jeremy Swayman's first career fight, and he conceded an inch and about 30 pounds to Andrei Vasilevskiy before being taken down.
- On the scoresheet and penalty log, on-ice officials issued five-minute majors to both goalies, energizing the crowd as Tampa Bay Lightning rallied to win in a shootout.
- Vasilevskiy told ESPN, "I saw Sway just swinging the blocker and it was an instinct just to run toward the red line," and afterward he patted Swayman on the head, with players calling the game entertaining.
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Stadium Series Spectacular: A Goalie Fight, A Record Rally, A Glorious Night
TAMPA, Fla. – It was an evening that will not soon be forgotten. From Mother Nature to the spectacle of Tampa’s first outdoor NHL game to Andrei Vasilevskiy landing lefts to a comeback for the ages it was as though a movie script played out before 64,617 at frosty Raymond James Stadium on Sunday evening. […] Stadium Series Spectacular: A Goalie Fight, A Record Rally, A Glorious Night
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