Fights happen in hockey. Please check your email for a confirmation. Vegas is looking to bounce back after a tough 2-0 loss to Minnesota in their first game of the series. Per reports, including from USA TODAY Sports, the Worldwide Leader has a deal for seven years to broadcast NHL games, bringing back the league it showed on the network from 1992 to 2004. His last fight came on February 01, 2019 against Brooks Orpik of the Washington Capitals. But Tkachuk wasn’t penalized for either hit. This was the 34th fight for Kassian in the NHL. Kassian gives props to Tkachuk after manning up in spirited fight from last night Respect. Zack Kassian finally lost his cool after Matthew Tkachuk nailed him with another huge hit, resulting in the Oilers forward getting the better of his opponent in a one-sided fight. "I'm not fighting him. Tkachuk started with a major swing that Kassian avoided, before Kassian placed some of his own. Look, nostalgia in 2021 can be overrated and overwhelming sometimes. Zach Kassian UNLOADS on Matthew Tkachuk after taking 2 big hits pic.twitter.com/uXlaO01L7U, — Hockey Central (@HockeyCentraI) January 12, 2020, Slo-mo of Kassian beating up Tkachuk is brutal pic.twitter.com/Zx9B6qr1Ws, — Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) January 12, 2020. Tough little trade-off there," Tkachuk said. This was the 8th fight for Tkachuk in the NHL. Tkachuk has shown repeatedly that he’s not interesting in fighting Kassian. With that being said, what happened last night between Edmonton’s ... Kassian loses his temper and begins to fight Tkachuk. Share on Facebook. These games have been an absolute battle and expect another one tonight, here is everything you need to know to stream the NHL action tonight. Kassian’s frustration didn’t seem to stem from just one play. Edmonton Oilers winger Zack Kassian was handed a two-game suspension by the NHL on Monday, two days after he rag-dolled and punched Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk on national TV. Average Rating: 5.68, Reviews: 155. This time, Tkachuk did try to fight, but it was over pretty quickly with a decisive win by Kassian. Hockey Fights is an entertainment site with no direct affiliation to the National Hockey League, its teams, or NHLPA December 21, 2019 against Ben Chiarot of the Montreal Canadiens. Latest Fights. Among other things, the deal includes exclusive coverage of the Stanley Cup Final on ABC for four of the seven years, 25 regular season games on ABC or ESPN, 75 national regular-season games that will stream exclusively on ESPN+ and Hulu, plus more than 1,100 games... Well this is awesome news for the NHL, ESPN and hockey fans. It was a wild scene reminiscent of old-school hockey. Oilers Zack Kassian and Flames Matthew Tkachuk fight in the first period at Rogers Place on Jan. 29, 2020. Kassian wanted “big boy hockey,” and that’s what he got when Tkachuk initiated a scrap with him on Jan. 29. "I'm not fighting him. As Matthew Tkachuk and Zack Kassian engaged in a physical war on the ice, the Calgary Flames forward let his game and antics shine give his team the much-needed edge in the Battle of Alberta. Zack Kassian and Erik Gudbranson drop the mitts in a great hockey tilt. Kassian, meanwhile, received a misconduct and a double-minor for roughing in the second period after the fight. https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/01/zack-kassians-epic-beatdown-against-matthew-tkachuk-actually-cost-his-team-the-game, Tkachuk crushed Kassian during the first period of the game, The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced, Minnesota vs. #9 Ohio State live stream, Big Ten Tournament, TV channel, start time, odds, prediction, Watch former Panthers LB Thomas Davis get emotional at his retirement press conference, ESPN reporter had eerily spot-on prediction in 2018 on how Les Miles' Kansas tenure would go, Mississippi State vs. Kentucky live stream, SEC Tournament, TV channel, start time, odds, prediction, Georgetown vs. Villanova live stream, Big East Tournament, TV channel, start time, odds, prediction, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 6'3" -- 212lbs. Zack Kassian lost his cool — and, in turn, the game for the Edmonton Oilers. Zack Kassian is due for retribution and will have to fight Milan Lucic, claims Calgary NHL insider . Now Kassian faces supplementary discipline from the National Hockey League for his part in the skirmish. His last fight came on December 21, 2019 against Ben Chiarot of the Montreal Canadiens. Cult of Hockey; Shots fired! Tkachuk crushed Kassian during the first period of the game, with Tkachuk’s hip meeting Kassian’s head, which sent him helicoptering to the ice. Zack Kassian vs. Erik Gudbranson, February 08, 2021 - Edmonton Oilers vs. Ottawa Senators For Kassian, this is his third fight of the season. It was his first career fight against Zack Kassian and his first career fight against someone from the Edmonton Oilers. His last fight came on February 01, 2019 against Brooks Orpik of the Washington Capitals. But here is a case where we just want the same things we had with the NHL on ESPN back in the day. -----------------------------------------------------------------------. Zack Kassian and Matthew Tkachuk continue the hatred in the post-game pic.twitter.com/f6MmgNiPrb. Zack Kassian of the Edmonton Oilers. Hockey Fights is an entertainment site with no direct affiliation to the National Hockey League, its teams, or NHLPA. February 01, 2019 against Brooks Orpik of the Washington Capitals. But the Flames All-Star did satisfy an unwritten hockey code by dropping the gloves. This means two things: first, whatever Gary Thorne is doing these days (he is... Sign up for the Morning Win newsletter for an irreverent and incisive recap of daily sports news. Through 46 games this season, Tkachuk has 15 goals and 39 points. Oilers Zack Kassian and Flames Matthew Tkachuk fight during the first period at Rogers Place on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. The NHL disagrees, feeling on the late second period wallop by Tkachuk was a hockey play that Kassian went postal on. Zack Kassian (* 24. I always watched video n showed teammates how to fight certain guys if they knew it was gonna go down! Tough little trade-off there," Tkachuk said. Watch as Zack Kassian tries to drop the gloves with Matthew Tkachuk as he skates away. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced that Kassian will face a hearing on Monday. Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images Matthew Tkachuk Notes - For Tkachuk, this was his first fight of the season. Januar 1991 in Windsor, Ontario) ist ein kanadischer Eishockeyspieler, der seit Dezember 2015 bei den Edmonton Oilers in der National Hockey League unter Vertrag steht und auf der Position des rechten Flügelstürmers spielt. Rather than follow the hockey "code" and fight Kassian, Tkachuk followed the pest code and relished his conquest. Details of the news leaked Tuesday afternoon, but ESPN and the NHL officially confirmed that hockey would be heading back to the World Wide Leader Wednesday afternoon. Others agreed with Stewart arguing that Tkachuk’s hits were borderline and fringe hockey hits – especially the first one that knocked Kassian’s helmet off. Before I give my breakdown of the play, I will first say I am NOT a referee at ANY level. The two players trash-talked through the media after the game, too. Sign Up to Vote | Forgot Password? Voting Results. Photo by Perry Nelson / USA TODAY Sports Article content In my opinion, the first hit, should have been called for a hit to the head, or a roughing call. The Vegas Golden Knights are on the road on Wednesday night when they take on the Minnesota Wild from the Xcel Energy Center. Hockey Fights is an entertainment site with no direct affiliation to the National Hockey League, its teams, or NHLPA Hockey is a very emotional sport. Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. We have too many reboots and reimaginings and such. The hockey math makes sense, after all, since Tkachuk is a star and Kassian is a role player. In case you missed it, the Battle of Alberta was a sight to behold yesterday evening. Rather than follow the hockey "code" and fight Kassian, Tkachuk followed the pest code and relished his conquest. After Calgary Flames winger Matthew Tkachuk delivered a brutal hit to Kassian along the boards, he responded by chucking Tkachuk to the ice before delivering punch after punch to the head. The incident took place late in the second period with the game tied at three. But Tkachuk wasn’t penalized for either hit. Zack Kassian #44 of the Edmonton Oilers pummels Matthew Tkachuk #19 of the Calgary Flames during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on January 11, 2020 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Click any of the league badges for that fight card: For any league we have ever covered CLICK HERE, Thank you for taking your time to vote below, Hockey Fights is an entertainment site with no direct affiliation to the National Hockey League, its teams, or NHLPA, Votes: 155, Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild. Kurtis Gabriel 16.2% (16 votes) Ryan Reaves 69.7% (69 votes) Draw 14.1% (14 votes) Votes: 99, Average Rating: 6.1, Reviews: 99 . Featured Fight: Kurtis Gabriel vs. Ryan Reaves . They'll look to get back on the winning side of things after the Wild knocked them off their six-game winning streak. At the start of the third period, the Flames took advantage of the power-play opportunity, and managed a 4-3 lead, which was the final score. You'll now receive the top For The Win stories each day directly in your inbox. Cult of Hockey; Matt Tkachuk's hit on Zack Kassian "wasn't a cheap shot" and there's no onus on Tkachuk to fight Kassian, says ex-Flames agitator . According to ESPN, the NHL and the Walt Disney Company have reached a seven-year television, streaming and media rights deal, extending through the 2027-28 season. Kassian, meanwhile, received a misconduct and a double-minor for roughing in the second period after the fight. Edmonton Oilers winger Zack Kassian was set for his day in court Monday with the NHL's discipline panel, two days after he rag-dolled and slobberknocked a turtling Matthew Tkachuk on national TV. One has to wonder if Kassian is going to be given an assist. It was his first career fight against Matthew Tkachuk and his fourth career fight against someone on the Calgary Flames. The fight breakdown. The fight was brief and the score seemed to be settled when Kassian won. Tale of the Tape according to our friends at Puckpedia.com: For Tkachuk, this was his first fight of the season.