Jacob Middleton sends Nick Paul to the ice with a massive right hand
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Minnesota Wild are facing off tonight in Tampa Bay. During the 1st period of tonight's game two heavyweights dropped the gloves in what turned into a spirited tilt.
Off the faceoff the two skaters drop their gloves and make their way to center ice. The two exchanged wild punches before Middleton eventually landed a massive right hand that sent Paul to the ice.
Both men received 5 minute majors for fighting and despite going weak in the knees Paul didn't leave the game. The game is tied 2-2 at the end of the 2nd period.
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