During a game between the Blue Jackets and the Panthers, Erik Gudbranson was forcefully pushed into the boards by Nick Cousins, prompting a physical altercation. Gudbranson retaliated by engaging in a fight with Cousins, resulting in a major penalty for boarding. The incident led to a chaotic scene on the ice, with sticks and gloves strewn about. Gudbranson is now facing a suspension and will have a hearing with the NHL, while the Panthers gained a 7-minute power play as a result of the altercation.
Old Time Hockey: Erik Gudbranson Beats The Brakes Off Of Nick Cousins As Blue Jackets vs Panthers Game Turns Into Full Blown Smackdown https://t.co/yRHVh8IYLR https://t.co/SMBIw8QFao
Erik Gudbranson is facing suspension and will have a hearing with the NHL after the #cbj defenseman took down Nick Cousins leading to ejection and a 7-minute power play for the #FlaPanthers. LINK: https://t.co/byIjFpq0gz https://t.co/UQRT7axHbQ
It was a rowdy night in the NHL, with Nick Cousins hitting Erik Gudbranson from behind and a melee ensuing with Gudbranson, and Ryan Strome's knee-on-knee on Kyle Connor. @CraigJButton on the potential suspensions that could come down: https://t.co/IDfU0bFngz https://t.co/X0BYxCDBqH
Old Time Hockey: Erik Gudbranson Beats The Brakes Off Of Nick Cousins As Blue Jackets vs Panthers Game Turns Into Full Blown Smackdown https://t.co/ktiizRn8s3 https://t.co/8PnqZ2eIdw
Cousins took a beating there. #CBJ
Erik Gudbranson found Nick Cousins and is absolutely beating the snot out of him. You knew that was coming
Loud ovation for Erik Gudbranson after he got run into the boards by Nick Cousins, was down for a second or two and then hopped up and went at it. Cousins getting a major for boarding.
Erik Gudbranson gets sent head first into the boards by Nick Cousins, stays down, then gets up and goes after him hard. All heck breaks loose as everyone grabs a dance partner. Don't blame 44 there, that was a rough hit. #CBJ
#CBJ Gudbranson just got drilled face-first into the glass and goes down not he ice. Seconds later, he jumps to his feet and goes after the assailant. Now there are sticks and gloves all over the ice, and officials trying to sort it out.