The encounter unfolded in the first period, with Corey Perry becoming entangled with Anthony Stolarz. The skirmish led to an attempt by Perry to confront the Panthers' backup goaltender.
Corey Perry and Anthony Stolarz going at it
The incident began with Stolarz tripping Perry, which provoked a heated response from Perry that some might view as disproportionate to the initial trip.
Amidst this tension, the Chicago Blackhawks delivered a dominant performance in the first period, netting three goals to none from the Panthers. Perry contributed to the strong start by assisting on Nick Foligno's goal, which opened the scoring for the Blackhawks.