Nicolas Deslauriers and Mathieu Olivier drop the gloves in wild tilt
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Jonathan Ouimet
Mar 17, 2026 (9:44 PM)
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Photo credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images
Nicolas Deslauriers and Mathieu Olivier gave fans exactly what they expected: a straight-up veteran fight with real weight behind it.
The clip doesn't need much buildup.
Once they come together, both guys look ready, and the whole exchange has that old-school feel right away.
Deslauriers has long carried the reputation of a player who won't back down from this kind of moment, and Olivier brings that same edge every time things get heated.
That's why the fight stands out so quickly. It's not one player dragging the other into it.
It looks like two willing heavyweights settling in for a real scrap.
There's also a veteran calm to it. No wasted motion, no panic, no sense that either player is surprised by the moment.
They square up, trade hard, and keep going long enough for the fight to feel like more than a quick burst of chaos.
That's what gives the clip its replay value.
This one felt like a true heavyweight exchange
A lot of fights get labeled bigger than they really are. This one doesn't need the extra push.
Deslauriers and Olivier both know how to handle themselves, and that experience shows in the way they stay balanced and committed through the exchange.
The visual aftermath adds to the clip too.
Olivier coming away bloodied gives the whole sequence even more bite and makes it clear this wasn't some harmless wrestling match.
But the bigger reason it lands is the honesty of the fight. It feels clean, mutual, and tough in a way hockey fans recognize right away.
That's what separates a forgettable scrap from one that sticks.
The pace is good, the intent is there, and both players look fully in on it from the start.
For fans who still love seeing two proven veterans answer the bell, this one checks every box.
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