Watch: Carey Price throws repeated punches after Palmieri crashes the net

Stay out of Carey Price's crease.

The Montreal Canadiens netminder took matters into his own hands, delivering multiple blows with his blocker, after Kyle Palmieri crashed the net on a scoring chance late in the first period Thursday night.

New Jersey's goal earlier in the frame went under review for possible goalie interference, which could have played a role in Price's displeasure.

Following the game, Price revealed self-defense was the motive for his aggression on the play.

"It seems to be the nature of the league; go to the net, run the goalie over, and score a goal. You just gotta stick up for yourself every once in a while," Price said, according to Sportsnet's Eric Engels.