Michael Pezzetta drops the gloves with Wayne Simmonds and gets CLOBBERED!

Tonight the Montreal Canadiens are in Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs.

As the game enters the first period, with just under 5 minutes left on the clock, the Maple Leafs' veteran forward, Wayne Simmonds, who was recently called up for this game, engages in a physical altercation with Michael Pezzetta, a young forward from the Montreal Canadiens. The two players drop their gloves, signaling the start of a fight.

Simmonds, known for his physicality and strength on the ice, quickly gains the upper hand in the fight and lands a powerful punch that knocks Pezzetta to the ice. The crowd erupts in cheers as Simmonds is declared the victor of the scuffle. This altercation serves as a reminder of the intense rivalry between the two teams and sets the tone for the rest of the game.

Wayne Simmonds and Michael Pezzetta drop the gloves. 🥊 pic.twitter.com/1svLFgVowD— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 8, 2023