Thanks in part to boxing coach Sergey Novikov, far left, the Rangers' Igor Shesterkin handled the Devils' Jakob Markström in a recent bout. Courtesy of Sergey Novikov; Joshua Sarner / Icon Sportswire ...

Before the two goalie fights over the past two weeks, Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot had been the most recent NHL goalie to fight, dating back to 2020—and he loves seeing it.

Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers and Jacob Markstrom of the New Jersey Devils went at it in the final frame of the Rangers' 4-1 win on March 31 at Madison Square Garden. Since Jan., 2026, this ...

It may have been a multi-year wait, but NHL fans have been treated to not one but two separate goalie fights in the last two weeks. Talbot’s bout against Smith took place during the legendary Battle ...