Fighting in hockey: Quick Facts

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Edmonton Oilers center Adam Henrique, in a white jersey, punches Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart, in a red jersey, during a fight as a referee tries to intervene on the ice.

Fighting is banned during Olympic hockey games.

Brittany Howard of Toronto and Marie-Philip Poulin of Montreal chase the puck on the ice during a Professional Women's Hockey League game, with teammates and a referee nearby.

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