NHL: Philadelphia Flyers at Columbus Blue Jackets - Source: Imagn — Mathieu Olivier's blows knock down challenger Nick Seeler in spirited fight. (Image Source: Imagn)

Must Watch: Mathieu Olivier's blows knock down challenger Nick Seeler in spirited fight

Modified Dec 11, 2024 12:58 GMT

In an intense heavyweight bout during the second period, Blue Jackets center Mathieu Olivier faced off against Flyers defenseman Nick Seeler after Olivier delivered a hard hit on Emil Andrae earlier in the game.

The two players dropped the gloves and exchanged heavy punches at center ice. However, it was Olivier who had the last laugh as he was able to take down Nick Seeler with a series of good right-hand punches.

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Initially, Olivier received a major penalty for elbowing, but after a lengthy review, the penalty was downgraded to a minor infraction. Both Seeler and Olivier were hit with five-minute major penalties for fighting.

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Abhishek is an NHL writer at Sportskeeda with over 2 years of sports reporting experience and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delhi. He became a fan of ice hockey after watching NHL fight videos on YouTube, which led to him professionally writing about the sport and his continued interest in all things hockey.

A fan of the Boston Bruins, Abhishek considers their incredible comeback win against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 playoffs as the most iconic moment in the NHL. His admiration for the six-time Stanley Cup winners also comes from the team’s storied history, distinctive black and gold uniform and their success in the sport. His all-time favorite NHL players are Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid, for their ability to perform at the highest level consistently.

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