NHL: Boston Bruins at Winnipeg Jets - Source: Imagn — Nikita Zadorov and Adam Lowry trade haymakers in heavyweight tilt to cap off Bruins-Jets mayhem. (Image Source: Imagn)

Watch: Nikita Zadorov and Adam Lowry trade haymakers in heavyweight tilt to cap off Bruins-Jets mayhem

Modified Dec 11, 2024 04:07 GMT

In an intense matchup at the Canada Life Centre on Tuesday, Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov and Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry dropped their gloves for a spirited fight.

The third period was marked by back-to-back fights, with players from both teams engaging in a heated exchange. The action kicked off when Trent Frederic delivered a stunning one-punch knockout to David Gustafsson.

Following that, Mark Kastelic and Logan Stanley squared off in a spirited bout. The tension escalated when Zadorov and Lowry dropped their gloves at center ice, trading blows in a back-and-forth exchange.

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Mark Kastelic and Logan Stanley both received game misconduct for fighting. Meanwhile, Gustafsson, Lowry, and Nikita Zadorov were passed five-minute major penalties.

The Boston Bruins lost the game 8-1.

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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.

Abhishek ensures his reporting is fair and balanced by being well-researched in his details, which he expects to be relevant, up-to-date and in line with ethical standards. His specialties are doing detailed match analysis and covering fan reactions.

Abhishek enjoys music, traveling and going on walks with his three German Shepherds in his free time, along with learning about horticulture.

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