Tucker Ends Fighting Respite

It’s hard to believe, but Darcy Tucker had gone close to four months without getting into a fight, one of the longest such instances of his career. Until last night that is. After Tucker took a big-time run at Patrice Brisebois during the second period of Habs–Avs, Brisebois had no choice but to go after him. The two dropped the gloves in a scrap that didn’t last very long, but had some decent shots landed by both.

The rest of Friday’s action had two games with two fights each. Ben Eager and David Backes got into it during a scrum along the boards in Hawks–Blues, but it was Brad Winchester that Eager ended up dancing with after the two exchanged words while the officials were restoring order. Matt Walker and B.J. Crombeen tangled in a long one earlier in the game.

Brandon Dubinsky found a familiar opponent in Gregory Campbell late in the first period of Rangers–Panthers. They were followed by Paul Mara and Nick Boynton, who exchanged blows after Mara was giving the business to David Booth later in the game.

Videos added

Brandon Dubinsky vs Gregory Campbell Feb 13, 2009
Paul Mara vs Nick Boynton Feb 13, 2009
Ben Eager vs Brad Winchester Feb 13, 2009
Patrice Brisebois vs Darcy Tucker Feb 13, 2009
Matt Walker vs B.J. Crombeen Feb 13, 2009

Some reads

Frustration boils over at Leafs’ practice
Minnesota Wild cry foul after seeing video of fight
Despite concussions, Belanger insists fighting remain in hockey
Senators face cap crunch
David Littman’s Blog: How I fought the Grim Reaper – and won
Buffalo plane crash gives Orpik pause