In a highly anticipated NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the first-place New York Rangers, a memorable fight broke out between Nicolas Deslauriers of the Flyers and Matt Rempe of the Rangers. The altercation, described as a classic old-school hockey brawl, saw both players exchanging heavy blows, with Deslauriers ultimately gesturing to the crowd to further energize them after landing several significant hits and ending up with blood above his eye. The fight was highlighted by fans and commentators alike as one of the best of the season, with both participants receiving high marks for their resilience and fighting spirit, and the decision going to Deslauriers. Amidst the excitement, the Flyers also looked to capitalize on a power play opportunity early in the game.
Getting our first @pecoconnect PP chance at 7:42 of the first period, looking for the first goal of the afternoon. #NYRvsPHI https://t.co/zGOyCGJ4OJ
Dudes rock https://t.co/nj5kKOE7id
THE FIGHT OF THE YEAR!!! WHAT A SHOWDOWN FROM DESLAURIERS AND REMPE!!! #Flyers https://t.co/64hE1d46E8
That's our heavy. 💪 #NYRvsPHI | #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/x8bYwbz9Mt
WHAT A FIGHT NICOLAS DESLAURIERS VS MATT REMPE https://t.co/XNO5ihEWOI
Rempe and Desluariers drop the gloves, throwing a bunch of haymakers with the #Flyers forward landing a couple of good ones & ending up with blood above his eye. Deslauriers gestures to the crowd to get them fired up. He is shown on the big screen in the box & crowd goes wild.
High marks to both Rempe and Deslauriers. Neither backed down, both kept slinging 'em, each was on receiving end of some heavy blows. Wow. That was old school #NYR #Flyers https://t.co/2RcHhSUUcW
One of the best heavyweight fights of the season! Decision, Deslauriers. #Flyers
Great fight Rempe and Deslauriers #Flyers
That's the purest form of old school hockey brawl you'll see...arranged in the pregame, got it out of the way, both got their blows in, and boom. Nicely done. #NYR
Matt Rempe dropping the mitts with Deslauriers. What a fight! #NYR
I love Matt Rempe #NYR
Talk about a heavyweight bout. Nicolas Deslauriers against the 6-7 Matt Rempe. The building is into it.
The Flyers and Rangers are underway in Philadelphia! 🤩 Catch all of the action on Sportsnet 360 or stream on Sportsnet+! 📺 https://t.co/mrSjt969DZ
The Flyers have a huge showdown with the first-place Rangers. 🍿 📺 https://t.co/mr6jYIWokQ