During a hockey match, a confrontation ensued when Adam Fantilli of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Simon Benoit of the opposing team got into a shoving match after a whistle. The tension heightened as Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson took on Benoit in a subsequent fight off the next faceoff. Gudbranson won decisively, delivering heavy rights and a takedown, to the approval of the Nationwide crowd and the Blue Jackets' bench. This scuffle occurred during a period that was going well for the Blue Jackets.
Stepping in for a teammate. When Simon Benoit had words with @BlueJacketsNHL rookie Adam Fantilli, defenseman Erik Gudbranson stepped in and dropped the gloves. #CBJ https://t.co/YbyeD4xcjL
This game has a little bit of everything. After Simon Benoit steps up to Fantilli after that last icing call, Gudbranson fights him off the ensuing draw and the Jackets' sheriff wins it decisively with a couple overhand rights and the takedown. #CBJ
Guddy gets in a fight with Benoit and absolutely manhandles him 😂 #CBJ
After #CBJ Adam Fantilli and #LeafsForever Simon Benoit trade shoves, it's Gudbranson vs. Benoit on the ensuing faceoff. Gudbranson the decision, with some heavy rights. 1:06 remaining in what has been a pretty good period for #CBJ
Immediately after puck drop following the Fantilli/Benoit deal, Erik Gudbranson drops the gloves with Benoit. Decision, Gudbranson, who you absolutely could not pay me to fight. The Nationwide crowd and #CBJ bench approve.
Immediately after pick drop following the Fantilli/Benoit deal, Erik Gudbranson drops the gloves with Benoit. Decision, Gudbranson, who you absolutely could not pay me to fight. The Nationwide crowd and #CBJ bench approve.
Benoit going after Fantilli knowing the refs ain’t gonna let them fight #CBJ
Adam Fantilli and Simon Benoit mix it up after a whistle. Nothing really comes of it, but Fantilli isn't one to back down from that stuff. Surprised he hasn't been in more fracases this year, to be honest. #CBJ