Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider got into his first career fight today. It came against an unlikely opponent as he took on Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg.
Seider drops the gloves for first time in NHL career
The 22-year-old German defenseman is not exactly known for his physical play. Rather, the electric young blueliner is known for his offensive capabilities and steady two-way play. However, fighting in hockey is often inevitable and it finally caught up to Seider as he dropped the gloves with a Nashville Predators veteran.
Moritz Seider in his first NHL fight takes on Filip Forsberg 🥊
The fight was unexpected on both fronts as Forsberg is a similar player to Seider in terms of physicality. This was just his 3rd career fight
Forsberg and Seider with fighting majors as we all predicted.
Regardless, fans were excited for the contest. The players did not disappoint either as they both held their own and threw some serious punches, despite the fact that neither is used to this kind of play.
MORITZ SEIDER vs. FILIP FORSBERG 😱🥊
The Red Wings and Predators remain locked in a 0-0 tie as the game approaches the 3rd period. It figures to be an intense ending as both teams are fighting for every point in the standings they can get.