Mathieu Olivier sparks fight against Buffalo Sabres in NHL matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 2:49 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Mathieu Olivier ignited a skirmish during a game against the Buffalo Sabres on October 1. Following a hooking penalty on teammate Cole Sillinger, Olivier scored on a vacated net, leading to a fight with Zach Metsa. The altercation resulted in a major penalty for Olivier, coupled with a minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct. This left the Sabres with a 5-on-3 power play, but they failed to capitalize. Olivier acknowledged he was unaware of the unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and expressed gratitude towards his teammates for successfully defending during the disadvantage.
- •Olivier scored in the empty net, invoking Sabres' response.
- •The altercation led to a 5-on-3 power play for the Sabres.
- •Olivier received a five-minute major and a two-minute minor penalty.
- •Jackets successfully killed off the penalty and scored shortly after.
- 2:49 PMYahoo Sports — Mathieu Olivier knew he'd drawn Buffalo Sabres' ire, not added penalty
"Mathieu Olivier sparked a fight with the Buffalo Sabres and learned something new by violating one of the NHL's unwritten rules.
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