In a heated matchup between the Boston Bruins and Arizona Coyotes, things boiled over when Bruins captain Brad Marchand clashed with Coyotes star Clayton Keller.
The tension escalated after a tussle for possession near the Bruins' bench, leading to a physical confrontation between Marchand and Keller. Marchand initiated by shoving Keller, who retaliated, prompting Marchand to drop his gloves and overpower Keller, causing him to hit the ice.
This explosive moment triggered a significant on-ice scuffle, adding an extra layer of intensity to an already charged game.
Meanwhile, Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy had earlier set the tone with a powerful hit on a Coyotes forward.