Fights are commonplace in the NHL, but not when two teammates drop their gloves during practice.
That's what happened ahead of Wednesday's game between the Buffalo Sabers and the Pittsburgh Penguins, during a practice earlier this week in which captain Rasmus Dahlin and teammate Peyton Krebs had to stop the game. There were scenes of heated battles.
The fight reportedly occurred after Krebs accidentally hit Dahlin with a high stick during team training.
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Buffalo Sabers center Peyton Krebs, number 19, waits for the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center. (Timothy T. Ludwig-Iman Images)
However, that didn't mean the battle started right away. According to WIVB News 4, Dahlin tied the score during a drill, and head coach Lindy Ruff said the team captain attempted a hip check on Krebs shortly after, which escalated the situation.
When Krebs was checked, the two teammates dropped their gloves and began a scuffle, footage of which was leaked from a practice video camera and spread on social media.
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Darling emerged from the ice shortly after handing over the check and began crying to Krebs, who was also about to come off the ice. Teammates waited for them to vent their anger on each other before finally defusing the situation.
Dahlin said in an interview with WIVB News 4 that he regrets his actions toward his teammates.
Buffalo Sabers center Peyton Krebs (number 19) celebrates a goal with defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (number 26) during the second period of a game against the Anaheim Ducks at KeyBank Center. (Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports)
“There's a lot going on in the world, and I regret it now,” he said. “I apologized, I'm fine outside.”
Krebs also spoke about the situation, saying, “I think I was driving to the net and it hit him in the face. He's a passionate guy and that's why we love him. It's all good. ” he said.
Again, fights in hockey are commonplace, and in a sport that requires a high level of aggression, it can sometimes spill over.
“Boys will be boys,” Ruff said. “…I'm not going to read too much into that. I think emotions get a little high at times because we want to practice competitively, but it's a good place to be.”
Buffalo Sabers defenseman #26 Rasmus Dahlin during the third period of the game against the Florida Panthers at KeyBank Center. (Timothy T. Ludwig-Iman Images)
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The Sabers got off to a slow start in the 2024 season, going winless against the New Jersey Devils on an overseas trip to Prague in the NHL's Global Series. They also lost their home opener to the Los Angeles Kings, but earned their first win Saturday night against the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, 5-2.
