Brady Tkachuk gets hit from behind and then drops the gloves with Jeremy Lauzon

In the 1st period of tonight's Nashville Predators versus Ottawa Senators game, Brady Tkachuk dropped the gloves with Jeremy Lauzon. The fight began after a hit from behind by Lauzon sent Tkachuk into the boards.

Tkachuk got up and immediately went after Lauzon. Lauzon is no stranger to the rough stuff and immediately obliged Tkachuk's request.

Both men were issued 5-minute majors on the play. Lauzon was not issued a penalty for the original hit, despite Sens' coach DJ Smith lobbying hard for a call.

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