Broadway Brawlin’

Colton Orr took part in his first fight of the preseason, a one-sided scrap against David Koci as the Rangers fell to the Lightning in New York last night. Zenon Konopka also fought in the game, picking up his fifth fighting major of the preseason against Aaron Voros. Unfortunately for Konopka, he was reportedly cut and sent to Norfolk Admirals’ training camp after the game, but must clear waivers first.

New York’s other team gave Brandon Sugden a chance to enjoy the fruits of his drawn-out battle with the NHL over his training camp shot with the Islanders as he dressed for his first preseason game against the Flyers.

Sugden dropped the gloves with Riley Cote in the second period, but the two fell right away and only received roughings. After his time in the box, Sugden was given another shift and took on feisty rookie Matt Clackson, who also happened to fight Micheal Haley in the first. Steve Downie went up against Haley in the game’s third and final fight.

Videos added

David Koci vs Colton Orr Sep 25, 2008
Zenon Konopka vs Aaron Voros Sep 25, 2008
Jamal Mayers vs Paul Bissonnette Sep 24, 2008
Kris Newbury vs Alex Goligoski Sep 24, 2008 (roughings)
Doug Murray vs Brennan Evans Sep 24, 2008
D.J. King vs Kevin Westgarth Sep 22, 2008

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