Joe Pavelski vs Ryan Whitney

I was going to call it a draw, until Pavelski (arguably, a little late)...took off the helmet, and legitimized his previous edge.

That was a very good fight, I would call it a 7.5 but am going with an 8. A lot of energy, both were really throwing. Pavelski looks like he hurt Whitney with a couple shots but Whitney deserves much credit for still throwing after. Pavelski with the win in this one though.

win JP...a 5

nice fight. Pavelski gets the W

I think this has to be an upset in anybody's book. Pavelski went nearly 1/2 the season with no penalties, and is usually on the receiving end in roughing situations. That being said, it didn't look like these two were going to go at it until Whitney started throwing punches. I'm glad the visor-haters aren't voting in force today, because Pavelski ditched it at the first possible moment. He caught Whitney with a couple of beauties for the win.

LIttle Joe does a pretty good job for his first fight in the NHL. Win Pavelski.

this is a dRAW!!

For such a big guy, Whitney can't fight for sh!t.

hahaha go Pavs!

Pavs pops Whitney on the nose... Two Americans going at it haha

Ditto with the props for shedding the visor when he got a free hand. There was no square off where he could have done it sooner. Pavelski really hung in there and didn't duck his head like most non-fighters do.

Why are there any votes here other than for Pavelski? He landed at least 6 punches and bloodied Whitney. That's why the voting here has no credibility, too many dumbasses.

The visor gave him a nice advantage but it was completely spontaneous and Whitney starts throwing first!

This was closer than I think the voting shows.. Pavelski's only really good shot was at the beginning.. and yes, it was a good one. but.... I thought Whitney threw much more after that.. and probably would have done some more damage if the visor was off.

edge, Pavelski.

Pavelski taking care of buisness!

Under all circumstances that visor needs to come off.