NHL: Utah at Montreal Canadiens - Source: Imagn — Mikhail Sergachev embarrasses Brendan Gallagher, Arber Xhekaj attacks from behind in aftermath of Habs-Utah scrum. (Image Source: Imagn)

Watch: Mikhail Sergachev embarrasses Brendan Gallagher, Arber Xhekaj attacks from behind in aftermath of Habs-Utah scrum

Modified Nov 27, 2024 03:58 GMT

Mikhail Sergachev had an intense scuffle with Brendan Gallagher as things escalated during Tuesday's matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and Utah Hockey Club. In the second period, players from both teams got into a scrum behind the goal line.

Sergachev embarrassed Gallagher by pretending to take a jab at him as referees tried to break it all up, causing him to flinch, while Arber Xhekaj jumped into the fray from behind in the aftermath of the Habs-Utah scrum.

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Watch how the chaotic moment unfolded below:

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As things cooled down, David Savard received a two-minute minor penalty for elbowing Matias Maccelli at 13:53. Meanwhile, Mikhail Sergachev also got a two-minute minor penalty for roughing Brendan Gallagher.

The matchup at Centre Bell Arena ended with the Utah Hockey Club sealing a 3-2 win in overtime.

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