During the final, winner-take-all Game 7 of the hockey playoff series between the Ottawa Senators and the Pittsburgh Penguins, a Pittsburgh player violently slashes Ottawa's team captain. In retaliation, one of the Ottawa players skates full-speed right into the Pittsburgh goalie, knocking him over and leaving him with a concussion. After this, fights break out between most members of both teams.
-Players who were not involved in the original acts of aggression,but who end up fighting afterwards,are likely fighting due to ___________.

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The players likely end up fighting due to expectations, as in the context of a heated game, especially in hockey, there's an expectation for teammates to stand up for each other, which can lead to retaliatory actions and further fights even among those not initially involved.

During the Final, Winner-Take-All Game 7 of the Hockey Playoff