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The Sharks and Ducks combined for nine goals, including four on the power play, and eight minor penalties through the first two periods, a reasonably accurate good indication that this was in the second game of the season for both teams.
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Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 12 Oct. 2025
Yes, all of Minnesota’s four goals were scored with a man advantage after the Jackets were whistled for eight minor penalties.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Ekman-Larsson was initially assessed a five-minute major penalty for interference on the play, but the infraction was reduced to a two-minute minor penalty after review.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 May 2025
Ekman-Larsson received a two-minute minor penalty for interference on the hit, but did not receive any other punishment from the NHL.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
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Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 12 Oct. 2025
Yes, all of Minnesota’s four goals were scored with a man advantage after the Jackets were whistled for eight minor penalties.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Ekman-Larsson was initially assessed a five-minute major penalty for interference on the play, but the infraction was reduced to a two-minute minor penalty after review.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 May 2025
Ekman-Larsson received a two-minute minor penalty for interference on the hit, but did not receive any other punishment from the NHL.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
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“Minor penalty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20penalty. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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