Sabres-Canes Open Up

6-0 scores can still lead to games getting chippy and nasty, even in today’s “new” NHL.

With the Sabres up by six over the Hurricanes, any little thing was able to cause a scrum.

Carolina goaltender John Grahame, who replaced Cam Ward early on, didn’t like Daniel Paille snowing him, and slashed the back of his legs to let him know it.  Players gathered around and Scott Walker and Paul Gaustad exchanged punches with linesmen attached to them.

Later on Tim Conboy retaliated for a hit Patrick Kaleta threw on Patrick Eaves.  Adam Mair stepped in and the two threw some swinging shots at one another.

There was one other fight last night, between Jamal Mayers and Craig Rivet.

Videos added

Jamal Mayers vs Craig Rivet Mar 14, 2008
Tim Conboy vs Adam Mair Mar 14, 2008
Scott Walker vs Paul Gaustad Mar 14, 2008

Some reads

Laraque unhappy with 3-game suspension
NHL to review Pronger ‘stomp’
Fightin’ Flames Fraternity
Gretzky: Carcillo penalty ‘unfair’
Fight in practice shows emotion may be returning
Simon: N.H.L. Should Punish Pronger, Too
Thrashers Owner: Team ‘moving in right direction’