Video: Givani Smith and Nicolas Deslauriers exchange punches during early minutes of San Jose Sharks vs Philadelphia Flyers

By Abhishek Dilta

Modified Nov 08, 2023 04:56 GMT

Givani Smith and Nicolas Deslauriers exchange punches during early minutes of the Philadelphia Flyers v San Jose Sharks game

During Tuesday's game between the San Jose Sharks and the Philadelphia Flyers, Givani Smith of the Sharks and Nicolas Deslauries of the Flyers found themselves engaged in a fist battle.

The altercation between the two players occurred during the early minutes of the first period. Both players delivered some heavy blows, but it was Deslauriers' jabs that had the most impact, as he was able to take down the San Jose Sharks' Smith before the referee interfered to prevent any further tussle between the two.

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Meanwhile, the Sharks got off to a great start to this game as they currently lead the Flyers by one goal. Anthony Duclair put the Sharks a goal ahead at the 1:43 mark.

The Sharks are the worst team in the league this season. They are currently at the bottom of the league with a 0-10-1 record after 11 games. The early goal has given them some momentum to carry on as they search for their first win of the season against the Flyers.

About the author

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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