Yes certainly
Bob probert
In certain instances it is deemed to be necessary.
Penalties in minutes
Fighting is a five (5) minute major penalty for all players, and additional penalties may be given at the officials discretion.
Fighting in hockey has significantly declined over the years but is not completely gone. The NHL has implemented stricter rules and penalties to discourage fighting, leading to a decrease in its frequency. However, it still occurs occasionally, often as a response to game situations or to protect teammates. While the culture around fighting is changing, it remains a part of the sport's history and some players' strategies.
Most penalties are minor, giving the player two minutes in the penalty box. A major penalty is five minutes long and reserved for infractions like 'fighting'.
Players fighting in Olympic hockey receive a match penalty and are ejected from the game.
It all depends on the level of hockey.
I have to admit I don't have the name of the guy with the most fighting majors at hand . It was probably someone like Daniel Carcillo or some other tough guy. I am 100% positive it WAS NOT Sidney Crosby.
"PK" in hockey means "penalty kill ." It means that due to penalties, the number of players have been increased .
Hockey? Tripping, slashing, holding, high sticking are four of many penalties in hockey.
If both teams have penalties, and they are allowed equal number of players on the ice, then neither of the penalties are terminated.