Brian McGrattan and Colton Orr Lead Night

Nov 15, 2009 11:05 AM David M Singer

Colton Orr and Brian McGrattan exchange punches. AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette

A decently busy night for fighting (yes, Saturday Night… but that joke’s past). Eight fights in twelve games overall.

Brian McGrattan and Colton Orr got things started early in the Hockey Night in Canada game. Orr landed some heavy shots, leaving McGrattan to clean himself up in the box. These two have now had a handful of great fights in the NHL.

Brandon Prust and Jamal Mayers dropped the gloves off of the next faceoff. It was Prust’s second night in a row with a fight. He had a great scrap with Adam Mair Friday night. Olli Jokinen and Francois Beauchemin had a quick fight later in the game.

A couple of other notables:
- Cam Janssen continued a very solid season with a solid showing against Brad Staubitz. It was fight number five for Janssen.
- Rick Rypien also picked up his fifth major last night. He fought Cody McLeod, who’s been wearing a visor due to injury.

Videos added

Rick Rypien vs Cody McLeod Nov 14, 2009 x2
Brad Staubitz vs Cam Janssen Nov 14, 2009
Krys Barch vs Paul Bissonnette Nov 14, 2009
Brandon Prust vs Jamal Mayers Nov 14, 2009
Brian McGrattan vs Colton Orr Nov 14, 2009
Olli Jokinen vs Francois Beauchemin Nov 14, 2009
Raitis Ivanans vs Zenon Konopka Nov 14, 2009
Byron Bitz vs Deryk Engelland Nov 14, 2009
Luke Schenn vs Troy Brouwer Nov 13, 2009
Raitis Ivanans vs Chris Thorburn Nov 13, 2009
Brad Richardson vs Jim Slater Nov 13, 2009
Dion Phaneuf vs Paul Gaustad Nov 13, 2009
Brandon Prust vs Adam Mair Nov 13, 2009

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#1 - Christian from Philadelphia on Nov 16, 2009 at 08:29 AM

Always a pleasure seeing Brian McGrattan fight Colton Orr. Their battles are epic. Not sure if Grats broke his nose or not in this latest throw down. Orr arguably has the hardest right in hockey. Knocking out my man Todd Fedoruk confirmed that. I’ve never seen Orr soundly defeated. Looking forward to more fights between these two this year.

#2 - Raven on Nov 16, 2009 at 03:29 PM

The reigning champion in my mind Eric Godard, hasn’t been throwing down too much early on. He’s playing. I just think the other teams have such a respect/fear of him that they’re hesitant to take his big bombs. Remember Steve MacIntyre last year? Colton Orr is a very close 2nd as the new reigning champion. Georges Laraque vacating his championship through injuries and lack of defending the crown. Oh yeah and like all my Philly boys play Riley Cote! Play Riley Cote! Play Riley Cote!

#3 - flames fan on Nov 17, 2009 at 05:20 PM

mcgrattens nose sure got busted up but i have to say the fight was very even i have to give the edge to mcgratten he stood in there strong and laneded a few big ones

#4 - rex from Mn on Nov 19, 2009 at 02:35 PM

I vote for flames Fan’s comment above for “Homer Comment of the Year.” Dude, when your guy gets beat up & down, he loses.

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