Watch: Jonah Gadjovich and Joseph LaBate throw bombs like there's no tomorrow in heated Panthers-Blue Jackets matchup

The first period of Thursday's matchup between the Florida Panthers and the Columbus Blue Jackets saw a heated exchange between Jonah Gadjovich and Joseph LaBate.

The two forwards traded barbs during a play, which quickly escalated into a full-blown fight. Dropping the gloves near the center ice, Gadjovich and LaBate unleashed a flurry of punches, neither willing to give an inch.

The crowd erupted excitedly as the two players went toe-to-toe, exchanging heavy blows. Ultimately the fight ended in a draw, with officials intervening to separate the two players to avoid further tussle.

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Gadjovich was involved in a second fight during the same period against Mathieu Olivier.

Joseph LaBate and Jonah Gadjovich were both given five-minute major penalties for fighting. Meanwhile, the matchup ended with the Florida Panthers beating the Blue Jackets 3-0.