from Mike Chambers of the Denver Post,

John Mitchell returned to the lineup, replacing Martinsen, and got into an early fight with Kings defenseman Brayden McNabb, who had dumped Rene Bourque with a big check against the boards. Mitchell was assessed an extra minor for instigating and 10-minute misconduct. Bourque was injured on the play and did not return. He recently missed three games with a hip-flexor.

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