Watch: Samuel Helenius and Nicolas Hague trade blows in spirited fight

Modified Mar 10, 2025 02:28 GMT

NHL: Vegas Golden Knights at Los Angeles Kings - Source: Imagn — Watch: Samuel Helenius and Nicolas Hague trade blows in spirited fight - Source: Imagn

Pugilists Samuel Helenius and Nicolas Hague set the crowd on during the second period of the Los Angeles Kings-Vegas Golden Knights contest at T-Mobile Arena on Sunday night.

The two combatants exchanged a few choice words before dropping the gloves. While the bout started off somewhat tensely, the blows soon rained down, giving the crowd in attendance plenty to cheer about.

Here’s a look at the spirited brawl:

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The fighters traded blows before falling to the ice when officials stepped in to break up the tussle. The bout can be called a draw, as neither belligerent had a clear edge in the fight. Fans will now surely look forward to the rematch.

If the Golden Knights and the Kings meet in the playoffs, there will be plenty of opportunities for a heavyweight rematch.

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Nestor is an NHL and MLB writer at Sportskeeda with over 10 years of experience. Growing up in Toronto, he became an avid Maple Leafs and Blue Jays fan, but also admires the New York Islanders and Los Angeles Dodgers for their dominance in the 80s. Holding an Economics and Education major, Nestor’s passion for writing and sporting events led him to take up reporting about the sport professionally.

Nestor credits the Leafs’ playoff runs in the early '90s as having a lasting impact on him. His favorite players are Doug Gilmour and Mike Bossy, as he feels they were tough, talented leaders, while Pat Burns is his favorite coach of all time for always preaching a fast-paced game.

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