Hockey High-Sticking Incident: Jets' Fleury Injured, Receives Major Penalty

Winnipeg Jets' Haydn Fleury Suffers Mouth Injury, Receives Four-Minute Penalty in Game Against Dallas Stars Winnipeg, MB - May 14, 2025 - During the third period of a crucial Stanley Cup Playoffs game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Dallas Stars, a controversial incident involving Jets defenseman Haydn Fleury resulted in a significant injury and a major penalty. The play, which occurred at the 6:34 mark of the third period, saw Fleury's stick make contact with a Dallas Stars player's face. The impact caused visible bleeding from the mouth. The referee immediately assessed a minor penalty, but the play was reviewed by officials. After review, the penalty was confirmed as a four-minute double minor for high-sticking. "It was a tough play," said a commentator on the ESPN broadcast. "Fleury's stick was high, and unfortunately, it connected with the Stars player. The injury looks significant." The video evidence clearly shows the contact and the subsequent injury to Fleury. The incident highlights the physical nature of professional hockey and the importance of player safety. While the Jets went on to lose the game, the focus remains on Fleury's recovery and the league's ongoing efforts to improve player safety. The incident serves as a reminder of the risks involved in the sport.