VIDEO: Yanni Gourde chirps with multiple Rangers after big hit on Chytil

Modified Oct 22, 2023 05:19 GMT

VIDEO: Yanni Gourde chirps with multiple Rangers after big hit on Wheeler — VIDEO: Yanni Gourde chirps with multiple Rangers after big hit on Chytil

A heated altercation began with a hard check delivered by Yanni Gourde of the Kraken on a Rangers No. 72 Filip Chytil. This hit seemed to spark an immediate reaction from the Rangers' bench, as players exchanged words with Gourde.

Adam Fox, a standout defenseman for the Rangers, wasted no time in stepping in to defend his teammate. In a retaliatory move, Fox delivered a firm check to Yanni Gourde from behind. The physical confrontation escalated rapidly from there, with players from both teams converging in the midst of the chaos.

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Chris Kreider barged in and shoved Gourde who fell onto the ice with both players entangled in a scrum. The players crashed to the ice in a tangle of limbs and sticks as the brawl intensified.

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