They may not be the most graceful pugilists in he NHL, but it sure is exciting when the NHL’s most skilled players square off and throw fists. Here’s what happened when Evgeni Malkin and Henrik Zetterberg thrown down on Sunda night:
Again, it’s certainly doesn’t look like a sweet science, but it’s still entertaining when the games’ stars decided that enough is enough and it’s time to take care of themselves for once. Here’s a look at some NHL superstars that could not only light the lamp, but can also look awkward while attempting to fight:
12. Aaron Downey vs. Brad Norton – I’m sure you’ve seen this one before, but it’s especially sad because nether of these men have any skill outside of fighting and their still this terrible at it.
11. Wayne Gretzky’s First Fight
10. Sydney Crosby’s First Fight – He actually fares pretty well in his first fight. Although it’s pretty obvious that he really doesn’t enjoy getting punched in the face. Unlike me, who really enjoys lives for that feeling.
9. Steve Yzerman vs. a Fan – Even fat, drunk guys get the best of an NHL superstar.
8. Malkin Almost Fights – He was so close to actually hitting someone. Instead he jumped into Phillips’ arms in what turned out to be a very sensual moment.
7. Wayne Gretzky gets the Worst of This Exchange – It’s a bit of a cheapshot, but I think you have to call Wayne’s chin into question after this one:
6. Mario Lemiuex – This compilation makes it seems like Mario was at least a little competent at hitting other people in the face.
5. Crosby Vs. Ovechkin – The games’ two best players massage each other’s shoulders:
4. Gretzky fights Broten - Oh Wayne, stick to trying to scoring goals, running teams into the ground, betting on sports, and then blaming it on your wife when Rick Tocchet gets pinched.
3. Goalie vs. Non-Goalie Fight – This is one of the more awkward fights I’ve ever seen. Poor Roy Emery looks like a gorilla trying to do long division out there…assuming long division punches you in the face when you don’t carry the two.
2. Steve Yzerman getting Pummeled - He’s my favorite player ever, but a fighter he is not:
1. Jerome Iginla vs. The World – Now here’s a 50 goal scorer who doesn’t mind mixing it up:
Iginla aside, it’s fairly obvious why the league’s best players need enforcers to take care of business.
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No Iginla vs. Lecavalier in the Stanley Cup Finals? Blasphemy!
No Sakic v Gilmour?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18zsScCM1kY
C’mon, you’re obviously a Wings fan, but you can’t deny the awesomeness of this fight, which is Sakic’s only fight, as far as I can tell.
At 2:04 of Stevie Y Gets Pummelled, Probert gets in one of the nastiest cheap shots ever.
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How can you not include Semin vs. Staal from this year? That bout was so classic we did an article comparing it to the Malkin fight you’re featuring.
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