Conor Geekie attacks Josh Davies with haymakers in penalty-packed Bolts-Cats game – Source: Imagn
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Conor Geekie clashed with Panthers’ Josh Davies on Wednesday during the game against the Florida Panthers.
The tussle occurred midway through the second period after Davies leveled Tampa Bay captain Victor Hedman. Geekie then engaged Davies in retaliation for the hit, getting a game misconduct for his actions. Davies also got five minutes for fighting.
Check out the wild action here:
HC Kris Knoblauch blames Edmonton Oilers’ ‘neglected defensive responsibilities’ in 6-2 loss to Seattle Kraken
“A real life miracle”: Patrik Laine’s fiance Jordan Leigh breathes a sigh of relief at Habs forward’s injury update
Brad Marchand drops major hint on Jeremy Swayman’s Bruins future amid contract standoff
The second period of the Panthers-Lightning game totaled nine penalties, five of which were issued as a result of the Conor Geekie bout with Josh Davies.
Hedman stayed in the game. The Lightning tied the game late in the third with a goal from Nikita Kucherov, but lost the game early in OT, following a quick rush leading to a goal from Sandis Vilmanis to give the Panthers a 2-1 win.
It remains to be seen if Conor Geekie faces any disciplinary action as Montreal Canadiens’ defenseman Arber Xhekaj did. Xhekaj confronted Toronto Maple Leafs player Cedric Pare following a terrifying collision with star Patrik Laine.
Xhekaj was fined over $3,000, the maximum fine allowed under the current CBA, for his attack on Pare.
Tampa Bay Lightning have high expectations for Conor Geekie
Conor Geekeie figures to be a significant piece of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s future. The 20-year-old was the main piece coming back to Tampa in the Mikhail Sergachev trade with the Utah Hockey Club.
As a former first-round pick, Geekie arrived in Tampa with high expectations. NHL.com quoted Lightning GM Julien BriseBois, stating:
“He’s a 20-year-old top-end prospect that plays at a premium position,” BriseBois added, “We haven’t had the luxury of having a prospect of this high of a profile in many years.”
With Tampa Bay trading away draft picks and prospects to keep its competitive window open, the prospect pool is relatively shallow. But Geekie adds another dimension to the Lightning’s future attack.
Geekie has been a star everywhere he’s played. Most recently, he notched 99 points for Wenatchee and Swift Current in WHL. Now, Geekie is looking to translate his success to the NHL.
While it’s unclear whether Geekie has a realistic chance at making the NHL roster this season, a full season in the AHL should help his transition into pro hockey.
If things go well in the minors, Tampa Bay fans could get a look at the team’s top prospect sooner rather than later. The Lightning hope that Geekie’s high ceiling will translate into continued success at the NHL level.
News
Drake recently unfollowed James on social media, making fans curious about their relationship status through LeBron James shaking his head to Drake’s song.
Drake and LeBron James (Images Credit: Getty Images, X/@ Lojo Media) LeBron James and Canadian rapper Drake have enjoyed a long-standing friendship. James often attended Drake’s concerts, and their appearances together were widely celebrated by fans of both the NBA and music….
Angel Reese’s “doll face” post draws reaction from tennis superstar Coco Gauff
Angel Reese’s “doll face” post draws reaction from tennis superstar Coco Gauff. Angel Reese has drawn in a reaction from American tennis star Coco Gauff with her latest post. The Chicago Sky rookie uploaded multiple pictures of herself in a post on her Instagram…
Rachel DeMita slams Nike over Caitlin Clark’s treatment: “She would outsell A’ja Wilson’s shoe by a 100 times”
Caitlin Clark signed a massive eight-year deal with Nike before making her debut with the WNBA. However, the shoe company has failed to advertise Clark and even missed congratulating her for winning Rookie of the Year. Rachel DeMita slammed Nike…
Watch: Chaos erupts in WNBA star Gabby Williams’ overseas game, players rush off after fireworks thrown on court
Watch: Chaos erupts in WNBA star Gabby Williams’ overseas game, players rush off after fireworks thrown on court. (Photo from Fenerbahce Opet X page) Seattle Storm star forward Gabby Williams saw her debut for Turkish squad Fenerbahce Opet get off to a crazy…
Fever forward NaLyssa Smith to add fresh modification to her gorgeous $45,400 Audi
Fever forward NaLyssa Smith to add fresh modification to her gorgeous $45,400 Audi (NaLyssa Smith and bucheepan23’s Instagram) Keep Watching × NaLyssa Smith is coming off her third season with the Indiana Fever, who drafted her second overall in 2022. With…
Details of Nylander’s Full Profanity-Laced Rant Towards Mitch Marner in Playoffs Finally Revealed
Photo credit: Maple Leafs Daily During the 2023-24 Stanley Cup Playoffs, William Nylander and Mitch Marner got into a heated altercation on the bench and now we finally know what Nylander said to get Marner so upset. When the Toronto Maple Leafs drew…
End of content
No more pages to load