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Mike Komisarek vs Milan Lucic Nov 13, 2008

The Stanley Cup-favorite Canadiens were in town and this night the Bruins handled them in every way possible on the ice.  The Bs had a 5-1 lead when Mike Komisarek finally got what he asked for: Milan Lucic willingly dropped the gloves.  They went toe-to-toe for a bit before Looch took over and dropped Komisarek to a knee.  Lucic skated off roaring just as much at the crowd as they did to him.

Prior to this fight, the sophomore stud was catching some flak in the local media for not dropping the gloves yet this season.  His first fight of 2008-09 silenced those critics and reminded fans how he’s become a favorite so quickly.

The Bruins went on to score once more, crushing the Habs.  Somewhere Bobby Orr’s knees didn’t hurt, if only for a moment.

Media criticism moved on to Georges Laraque after that night, for not taking out Lucic earlier in the game.  Laraque responded by dominating Josh Gratton in a scrap a couple of nights later.

Other fights considered:
Steve Ott vs Daniel Carcillo Nov 15, 2008
Josh Gratton vs Georges Laraque Nov 15, 2008
David Koci vs Andrew Peters Nov 12, 2008
Cam Janssen vs Andrew Peters Nov 12, 2008

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Ryan Malone vs Aaron Voros Nov 6, 2008

This was scrap number two for Ryan Malone and Aaron Voros. The first was a quick one over in Prague.  A long, back and forth bout, they certainly earned their five minutes worth this time around.

Other fights considered:
Garth Murray vs Eric Nystrom Nov 4, 2008
Steve MacIntyre vs Eric Godard Nov 6, 2008

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Eric Boulton vs Colton Orr Oct 30, 2008

Just a monster tilt between Eric Boulton and Colton Orr at MSG.  It’s a little early to say it might be fight of the year, but it might be fight of the year.  After over a minute of trading blows, Orr still had the energy to smile while skating to the box to the roars of the crowd.  As of this post, the fight’s rating is 8.7.

Other fights considered:
Derek Dorsett vs Darcy Tucker Oct 30, 2008
Steve MacIntyre vs Riley Cote Nov 2, 2008

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Wade Brookbank vs Eric Godard Oct 23, 2008

A great heavyweight, toe-to-toe battle that happened in acts, with both players respecting the Code.

Other fights considered:
Jason Strudwick vs Cody McCormick Oct 23, 2008
Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond vs Riley Cote and Michael Rupp vs Arron Asham on Oct 25, 2008

Vote on Wade Brookbank vs Eric Godard Oct 23, 2008

Riley Cote vs Eric Godard Oct 14, 2008

In what will likely be the first of many battles between the two this season, Riley Cote and Eric Godard went to war at center ice in Pittsburgh.

Other fights considered:
Sabres at Islanders Oct 13, 2008
Darcy Hordichuk vs Andrew Peters Oct 17, 2008

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