However, much of the reason fighting has made a mark on hockey is part of a code of conduct among players. Fights in today's NHL commonly start when one player decides to stand up for his teammate ...

Three fights broke out in the first nine seconds ... went toe-to-toe with Sam Bennett, who is NHL teammates with Matthew with the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.

A hockey match between rivals the United States and Canada descended into chaos from the moment the puck was dropped as three fights broke ... and talent in the NHL's first international ...

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The NBA blew up in the 1980s thanks to the Lakers-Celtics rivalry, followed by Bulls vs. Pistons. There's not much of that in the NHL these days ... “Yeah, I'm watching hockey tonight ...

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