This has got to be one of my favorite recent memories as a Detroit Red Wings fan. I was at this home opener in 2010 and I remember the excitement of this fight. The Anaheim Ducks were always a much bigger/dirtier team and they loved to take runs at our star players. Pavel Datsyuk had enough. We have all seen what he can do with his hands on the ice, now watch how he uses those same magic hands to stand up to Corey Perry!
Pavel Datsyuk swipes helmet off Corey Perry’s head before fighting him [VIDEO]
It was October 8, 2010, when Detroit Red Wings former star Pavel Datsyuk recorded a Gordie Howe hat trick. He scored a goal, notched an assist, and fought Anaheim Ducks scorer Corey Perry. On opening night, no less. On a delayed penalty to the Ducks, and after a saved shot on net by the Red Wings, … Read more