Massive brawl breaks out leading to another playoff scrap
In Game 3 of their second-round playoff series, tensions escalated between the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes, leading to a significant on-ice altercation.
The chaos began when Hurricanes defenseman Dmitry Orlov threw a punch, sparking a brawl that involved Rangers players Jimmy Vesey and Jesperi Kotkaniemi among others.
The incident, captured and shared widely online, resulted in minor penalties for Vesey, Barclay Goodrow of the Rangers, and Orlov and Kotkaniemi of the Hurricanes. Despite the penalties, the game remained 5-on-5.
THINGS JUST KICKED UP A NOTCH 😳
With the Rangers currently leading the series 2-0, the aggressive and heated exchanges suggest that more intense action is expected as the series continues.
As seen on Bladeofsteel
Vesey and Kotkaniemi fight as Rangers and Canes get physical
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