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Former NBC reporter physically fends off a fan during Stanley Cup Final report

Samantha Rivera stiff-armed a fan during a live report from T-Mobile Arena during the Stanley Cup Final

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CBS Miami reporter (and NBC Chicago alum) Samantha Rivera was in the middle of a live postgame hit after Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final in Las Vegas when a Golden Knights fan tried to interrupt her shot.

Unlike the Florida Panthers so far this series, Rivera maintained her composure, muscling out the rowdy fan without missing a beat of the broadcast.

The clip has over 10 million views on Twitter as of Tuesday evening, with users praising the DePaul University alum for her poise and professionalism.

"Listen, I don't give a damn what team you're rooting for - get the hell out of my face when I'm working and respect that I'm here doing my job,” she tweeted Monday night.

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