The NHL rulebook doesn’t even account for fights like these.
A fight broke out during Friday night's Capitals-Flyers game between Philadelphia's Wayne Simmonds and Washington's Tom Wilson, after a third period goal put the Capitals ahead 7-0.
As those two were going at it, Flyers goaltender Ray Emery raced down the ice and attacked Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, even though Holtby indicated that he did not want to fight.
And the fight quickly turned aggressive, as Emery hit Holtby with punches and picked him off his knees to hit him again and again.
And even though it was clear that Holtby was not fighting back, the assault didn't end until both players were on the ground.
