Jordan Binnington lands a shot on Corey Perry from behind, Oilers-Blues scrum ensues – Source: Getty
Tensions flared in the first period between St. Louis goaltender Jordan Binnington and Edmonton Oilers veteran Corey Perry during Wednesday’s matchup.
As the Oilers gained control of the puck near the Blues’ net in the first period, Binnington was caught in a crowd of players from both teams in the net. Corey Perry, positioning himself to take a shot close to the net, made contact with the Blues goalie.
Frustrated, Binnington quickly got to his feet and threw a punch at Perry from behind. This sparked a scrum as players from both sides jumped into the fray on the ice.
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Jordan Binnington was given a two-minute minor penalty for roughing Perry. Meanwhile, Perry was hit with a two-minute minor for goalie interference and a five-minute major for fighting against Jake Neighbours.
The St. Louis Blues are up 1-0 after the end of the first period.