The whistle blows because a penalty is being called, but Lapointe and Nichol start shoving and drop the gloves. They grab on to each other and Nichol starts thing off with two early rights. The two go toe-to-toe for a bit with rights, each landing a couple of shots. Nichol misses with a straight right just before they fall down to the ice with Lapointe on top. Other Penalties: Tony Salmelainen received a goaltender interference.