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Mike Smith punches Kris Versteeg for falling on top of him

Never go near Mike Smith’s crease.

Approaching Mike Smith's crease is pretty much what we imagine approaching a mother bear's den is like. You'll get pounced on, pawed at and mauled within seconds of going near his territory.

Kris Versteeg learned that the hard way on Thursday. Mark Arcobello shoved him on top of Smith after he had stopped play, and the Arizona Coyotes netminder immediately attacked with ferocity.

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Wait until winter time, Kris. Maybe Mike Smith Bear will be hibernating by then.

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