The Middleweights Mix It Up

Sunday’s scheduled games produced a total of four fights that had many of the NHL’s more notable middleweights in action.

The day’s first fight took place during the Panthers’ blowout win over the Caps. Nick Tarnasky collided with Matt Bradley along the boards during the second period and the two decided to drop the gloves immediately after. It was the second fight this weekend for Tarnasky, who tangled with David Clarkson on Saturday.

In a cross-conference battle between the Lightning and Flames, Robyn Regehr ended up high sticking Vinny Lecavalier in the face while he was charging towards the Calgary net with the puck. Regehr was promptly challenge by Ryan Malone and the two exchanged punches in a spirited scrap.

The other two bouts that took place were impromptu bouts between Derek Dorsett and Shane O’Brien in Jackets-Canucks and Matt Greene and Ben Eager in Kings-Blackhawks.

Giveaway

Inspired by Upper Deck’s National Hockey Card Day up in Canada, we’re giving away a box of 2008-09 NHL Fleer Ultra. Today is the last day we will be accepting entries. Valid entries will be taken up until 12:00AM EDT Tuesday. A winner will be chosen at random and announced later that day.

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Videos added

Derek Dorsett vs Shane O’Brien Mar 1, 2009
Ryan Malone vs Robyn Regehr Mar 1, 2009
Nick Tarnasky vs Matt Bradley Mar 1, 2009
Matt Greene vs Ben Eager Mar 1, 2009
Dale Purinton vs Donald Brashear Apr 13, 2002

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