"Imama looked scared": NHL twitter reacts to NHL's "worst" fight between Ryan Reaves and Bokondji Imama

Ryan Reaves is known for being a tough, physical player. So when he dropped the gloves with Arizona Coyotes forward Bokondji Imama on Sunday night, fans were expecting an intense fight. But what followed was perhaps the most boring fight in NHL history.

Both players got into a fighting stance, but it took a full 28 seconds before they made physical contact with each other. Eventually, Imama threw a big punch, but missed and fell face first into Reaves' chest. The lackluster display left fans disappointed and unimpressed.

The game, however, wasn't a total bust for Minnesota Wild fans. Shortly after the Reaves-Imama debacle, Marcus Foligno engaged in a spirited fight with Liam O'Brien and got the better of him. Youngster Mason Shaw also got in on the action. There were a total of three fights in the first 25 minutes of the game.

While Reaves didn't make much of an impact during the fight, he was all over the stat sheet in other ways. He scored his second goal of the season in the first period and picked up an assist on Connor Dewar's second-period marker. Despite Reaves' contributions, Minnesota fell 5-4 to the Coyotes in overtime.

Fans took to Twitter to share their opinions on the lackluster fight, with many expressing disappointment and boredom.

Here are some actual NHL fights from this week

The NHL has seen its fair share of physical altercations this week, with two major brawls occurring during games.

The first incident took place during a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers on Sunday. In the second period, a collision between Jacob Trouba and Alexander Nylander ignited a massive brawl.

Players from both teams became involved in the altercation, causing the referees to halt the game for several minutes. After the situation got under control, the game resumed. The Penguins ultimately came up victorious, defeating the Rangers by a final score of 2-1.

The second brawl occurred during a game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Vegas Golden Knights on March 9. In the third period, Pat Maroon and Keegan Kolesar engaged in a physical confrontation that quickly escalated into multiple fights involving several players from both teams.

The situation proved difficult for the officials to control. A 10-minute misconduct penalty was issued to five players from each team, including Maroon.

These incidents serve as a reminder of the physicality and intensity of the NHL, where fights can break out at any moment. While the league has taken steps to reduce the frequency of fighting, it remains part of the game and is often used to send a message or spark a team's momentum.