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Kings Goalie Pheonix Copley Gets Match Penalty for Punching With Blocking Glove On

Los Angeles Kings goalie Pheonix Copley hit the showers early in Friday's game against the Anaheim Ducks for throwing a punch while still wearing his blocking glove.

Per ESPN's Greg Wyshynski, Copley was assessed a match penalty late in the second period when a fight broke out in front of the Kings' goal.

Copley was initially watching the action unfold when Ducks forward Frank Vatrano skated in front of the net and decided to push Copley's mask. The Kings goalie responded by throwing multiple punches at Vatrano while still wearing his blocking glove and helmet.