Dominik Hasek attacked a reporter outside the locker room Friday night after the Buffalo Sabres’ 4-1 playoff loss to the Ottawa Senators.
Hasek approached Buffalo News hockey writer Jim Kelley for a column Kelley wrote about the star goaltender. Hasek first pushed Kelley and took a swing at him before the altercation was broken up.
Kelley had no comment after the game.
The incident apparently stemmed from a column Kelley wrote earlier this week in which he questioned whether Hasek was having problems handling playoff pressure.
Hasek spit at Kelley’s feet before attacking Kelley, saying the article was a “bunch of lies” and screaming profanities.
Hasek, who was sidelined the last two games with a sprained knee, has had several incidents of erratic behavior in recent weeks–all of which were outlined by Kelley.
Hasek trashed a locker room in Boston during the regular season and left the ice during a tantrum in warmups before Game 3. He also skipped a meeting before the third game.
