Game 3 of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs match became hazardous when Morgan Rielly collided with Brayden Point, sending Point crashing hard into the boards and falling to the ice.
Amidst the ensuing altercation, Steven Stamkos began punching at Matthews, who eventually responded by dropping his gloves and throwing punches in return. Although Matthews didn't fare well, this marked the first time in his career that he engaged in a physical altercation.
ABSOLUTE CHAOS HAS ENSUED.
STAMKOS AND MATTHEWS GOING TOE TO TOE.
pic.twitter.com/pWfVyKsNYi— Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) April 23, 2023
Auston Matthews vs Steven Stamkos👊 pic.twitter.com/wkpB2dqYdF— Everything Hockey (@EHClothing) April 23, 2023
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