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What happens when an ice hockey player receives a minor penalty?

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ice hockey Goalie Marc-André Fleury of the Vegas Golden Knights blocking a shot by Jakub Vrána of the Washington Capitals in game five of the 2018 Stanley Cup finals. The Capitals won the game and the series.

When an ice hockey player receives a minor penalty, they are required to serve a two-minute suspension in the penalty box located at the side of the rink. During this time, their team must play shorthanded, creating a man-advantage situation for the opposing team known as a power play.12

Key rules regarding this penalty include:
* No Substitution: No substitute player is allowed to take the penalized player's place on the ice during the two-minute duration.1
* Early Release: If the opposing team scores a goal at any point while the penalty is being served, the penalized player is permitted to return to the ice immediately.2
* Goalie Penalties: If a goalie incurs a minor penalty, a teammate must serve the time in the penalty box on their behalf.2

Minor penalties are typically assessed for using the body or equipment in an excessive manner to impede an opponent.2