Video: Nikita Zadorov lands big punches on Lauzon for slew-footing teammate

Modified Nov 23, 2023 04:15 GMT

In a highly tense matchup between the Calgary Flames and Nashville Predators, the Flames' Nikita Zadorov dropped his gloves against the Preds' Jeremy Lauzon.

The altercation between the two players unfolded during the second period after Flames' Martin Pospisil was slew-footed by Lauzon. As a result, Nikita Zadorov was not impressed with Lauzon's antics, and he quickly rushed towards him to show support for his teammate.

Both players grappled with each other's shirts and started to land some good punches on each other's faces. It was Zadorov who landed some right-hand jabs at Lauzon's face and was able to take him down on the ice.

Watch the video below:

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As a result, Both Zadorov and Jeremy Lauzon were given a five-minute major for fighting. Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames currently trail the Nashville Predators 2-1 after the end of the first period.

Ryan O'Reilly and Colton Sissons scored for the Preds, while Noah Hanifin has been the lone scorer for the Flames so far in the matchup.

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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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