We know Arber Xhekaj. When he gets angry, get out of the way. With the score 6-4, he brought out his physical game, and Brandon Hagel remained on the ice for a long time.
Everyone then rushed towards the sheriff, but he had nothing to do with it. It was the captain of the Bolts, Steven Stamkos, who accidentally made contact with Hagel.
So, Xhekaj simply defended himself in this whole scene. However, when he was jumped on, he didn't hesitate.