Video: Kris Letang thumps Peyton Krebs' nose while down on ice during Penguins vs Sabres

In a highly tense battle between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres, Pens veteran Kris Letang found himself in an altercation with the Sabres' Peyton Krebs.

During the second period of the game, things escalated between both teams, resulting in a scrum at the Sabres' net with players from both sides getting involved and shoveling each other.

Amid the chaotic scenes on the ice, Kris Letang and Peyton Krebs dropped their gloves. However, veteran Letang was able to take down Krebs with ease.

While both players were down, Letang landed a heavy blow to Krebs' nose, and in slow motion, it appeared to be a nasty hit from the Pens defenseman.

Watch the video here:

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As a result, both players received a two-minute minor penalty. However, Letang and Peyton Krebs didn't stop there, as both players exchanged heated words from the box afterward.

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The game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres is tied at 2-2 with the third period in play.

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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.

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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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