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The Calgary Flames Win This Round Of The Battle Of Alberta

01/30/2020 at 4:31am EST

from Eric Francis of Sportsnet,

It was the perfect resolution.

Everybody won.

Late in the first period of the most anticipated game of the NHL season, Matthew Tkachuk gave Zack Kassian, the fans, and the hockey establishment exactly what it wanted.

A fight.

With Kassian.

The winner: hockey

Less than a minute after lightweights Sean Monahan and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins provided a shocking undercard to get the joint jumping, Tkachuk and Kassian dropped the gloves after a brief discussion before the draw.

In less time than it takes to ride a bull, the two wrapped up a spirited exchange that saw Tkachuk off balance after missing with an opening right. Five furious lefts from Kassian failed to do any damage, ending the tilt with a respectful nod of approval from the big Oiler.

Turtle no more.

continued

Below watch the game highlights of the Flames 4-3 shootout win plus the best of hits and fights.

added 4:53am, video below of Mark Giordano clipping Connor McDavid's leg...

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