Senators Goalie Ullmark Joins Capitals Scramble, Officials Prevent Fight

During a heated NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and Washington Capitals, Senators goalie Linus Ullmark skated the length of the ice to join a scrum after Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren aggressively engaged Senators forward Ridly Greig. The incident, occurring in the second period, nearly sparked a rare goalie fight, with Ullmark dropping his blocker and preparing to confront Lindgren before referees intervened to separate them. Both goaltenders were penalized for leaving their crease, with Lindgren receiving a two-minute minor and Ullmark penalized for goaltender participation beyond center ice. The melee followed a controversial goal by Shane Pinto, which Lindgren and the Capitals contested as goalie interference but was upheld on review. Ullmark praised Lindgren's passion and willingness to defend his teammates, emphasizing his own intention was to show presence rather than instigate a fight. The Senators dominated the game, leading 4-0 by the second intermission, while Capitals star Alex Ovechkin played his 1,500th NHL game amid the chaos.