NHL sees surge in fighting and even scorers are throwing punches

The NHL is on pace to exceed last season's 297 fights. It's not just the heavyweights. Even the skill players are dropping ...
The New York Times

NHL hits Lightning with suspensions, fines after fight-filled preseason game vs. Panthers

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper behind an emptied bench during Saturday's game. Lynne Sladky / Associated Press Tampa Bay Lightning winger Scott Sabourin and defenseman J.J. Moser were ...
Yahoo! Sports

Quarter of Nashville Predators penalty minutes were for fighting; led NHL in dropping the gloves

Fists were flying for the Nashville Predators during the 2024-25 season, as it led the league in fights for the second time in four seasons. They dropped the gloves 37 times, which accounted for ...

Brenden Dillon's 1,000th game cut short after he's hurt in fight

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon was hurt in a fight in his 1,000th career game. He returned but didn't come out ...