Marc Staal vs Alexander Semin

Jan 3, 2009 3pd 04:13

2008-2009 Regular Season

Date / Time Away / Home Team Away / Home Player
Jan 3, 2009 New York Rangers Marc Staal
3pd 04:13 Washington Capitals Alexander Semin
Other Penalties: Semin received a game misconduct.

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Marc Staal 48.4%
Alexander Semin 27.2%
Draw 24.4%
From 405 votes with an average rating of 4.2

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Posted by canucks777 on Jan 4, 2009 at 1:00 AM agree disagree
best fight ever.
Posted by gotsparkly on Jan 4, 2009 at 7:56 AM agree disagree
Semin is not a fighter, but I think he snapped on this one when Staal went after him after a shot that took him too close to Valiquette. Before Christmas, Semin had come back from missing 12 games to a back injury and had been in for just one or two when David Backes cross-checked him in the back, sending him to the dressing room and wasn't called for it. He missed another six games and was very, very unhappy about it. Last night was his first game back, and Staal goes after him. I think he just said "enough is enough, I am tired of you people" and went hammer and tongs after the guy.

He needs to tie down his jersey next time, and someone needs to teach him to fight, but I'm glad to see him be willing to stand up for himself. This was hilariously funny, though.
Posted by Johnboy2k9 on Jan 4, 2009 at 8:28 AM agree disagree
Perhaps a sister site should be started called "hokeybitchslaps.com", because that's where this belongs.

I am also confused on how to score this.
Posted by M4R1U5 on Jan 4, 2009 at 8:33 AM agree disagree
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Semin landed maby two "rudiments" to Staals "skin".

Drumroll please!
Posted by uFightLikeSemin on Jan 4, 2009 at 3:01 PM agree disagree
Isn't it more embarassing that Staal got his jock handed to him by a guy who learned to fight from his sister?
Posted by AllDayAP on Jan 4, 2009 at 7:07 PM agree disagree
Im calling this a great fight just for the bitch slapping
Posted by Geebuz on Jan 4, 2009 at 7:21 PM agree disagree
semin is not a fighter. he used to run away from things like this. im just glad hes sticking up for him self.
Posted by hockeyLOL on Jan 4, 2009 at 9:10 PM agree disagree
O-o Someone give Semin some drumsticks, he might make a good solo.
I'ma say thats a draw considering Semin slapped him a few times, but it was the worst fight in hockey history.

@bluesrule08, Semin was laughing at Crosby for his points, not his fighting. He said Crosby makes plays but hes not that special, considering many of his points are for second assists. Also, Crosby CANNOT fight. Have you seen him? First time, he jumps a guy and punches him in the nuts while the guy is being held down by Crosbys teammate. Second, he jumps the guy and pulls the jersey without having the courtesy to even NOTIFY him that they were gonna fight. He knew he couldn't win so he cheapshots him and jumps him first.
Posted by RangersFan990 on Jan 5, 2009 at 8:35 AM agree disagree
Embarassing for Caps fans.. was in 10th row and watched several hide thier faces. What a Girl! Game Misconduct for fighting like a Wuss!
Posted by Mckrosky on Jan 6, 2009 at 11:45 AM agree disagree
So let me get this straight.... Staal turtles to a girly man throwing a tantrum and he's somehow the winner? Staal should be more embarassed than Semin.... at least Semin slapped someone. Plus, the fact that Stall even went after the delicate little flower says more about him than it does about Semin and his wind-making flailings.
On to the Crosby fight... I now hate him 100% of the time, not just usually. He jumps a guy on a faceoff and is magically answering the bell? That was the biggest b1tch move I've seen in a long time and he needs to get pounded later for it... if he'll dare fight someone who knows it's coming. He's a turd...
Posted by Rlothrop66 on Jan 5, 2009 at 1:17 PM agree disagree
That's probably the funniest hockey fight I've seen. I can't imagine the abuse he is taking from teammates.
Posted by tennisphotog on Jan 5, 2009 at 11:28 PM agree disagree
Semin slaps Staal silly. As lame as Semin was with his pink jammies, necklace bling and girly slaps, it was Staal who was cowering on the ground. Pathetic.
Posted by Oenomel on Jan 6, 2009 at 12:16 AM agree disagree
I think Staal was laughing too hard to throw a punch.
Posted by keslover17 on Jan 6, 2009 at 7:59 AM agree disagree
Staal turtled. Turtled to avoid slapping. Sad.
Posted by GoalAssistSCRAP on Jan 6, 2009 at 3:36 PM agree disagree
Need to get a ring, promoter. and pay-per-view for the rematch

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