6. Owen Nolan vs. Matt Barnaby
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"Old time hockey" pretty much sums up this classic bout.
5. Mike Brown vs. Aaron Volpatti
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The amount of time between the puck dropping, gloves dropping and punches thrown was less than a second, and the fight barely slowed down from there. An instant classic.
4. Link Gaetz vs. Bob Probert
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The inaugural version of the San Jose Sharks was not a very good team. Most would - and should - say that they were pretty bad, going 17-58-5 for 39 points. However, the Sharks were good at fighting, racking up 78 fighting majors in that seasons. And this one was one of the best.
3. Joes vs. Ryans
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Joe Thornton vs. Ryan Getzlaf. Joe Pavelski vs. Ryan Whitney. In a playoff game. None of these players are really known for fighting (or, in the case of Thornton and Getzlaf, fighting often), yet both fights were incredibly spirited.
2. Brad Staubitz vs. Jordin Tootoo
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When the phrase "total dominance" is said, this fight comes to mind. Staubitz threw everything including the kitchen sink in a fight that definitely pumped up the Tank.
1. Joe Thornton vs. Jamie Benn
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This fight has a Hart Trophy, two Art Ross trophies, two Olympic gold medals, and 1,908 career points. And yet it began like a real throwback: the two All-Stars jawing at each other, then deciding to both drop the gloves and take off their helmets as they circled each other before coming together and throwing.
