In a Saturday night clash between the Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs, the game was anticipated to be straightforward given the Sabres’ struggles and the Maple Leafs’ playoff trajectory. However, the match took a dramatic turn in the final stretch.

The game’s intensity spiked following a contentious hit by Rasmus Dahlin on TJ Brodie, igniting tempers on both sides.
WE GOT A BRAWL IN BUFFALO 🥊🥊🥊

The situation escalated to the point where officials cleared the ice, directing every player, including star Auston Matthews, to head to the locker room early. Dahlin was penalized with a two-minute penalty for the trip that started the fracas.