We've only got data back to 1987, so a lot of the really big brawls of the past are missing. Here are the five-biggest regular season brawls plus the biggest playoff brawl:
#1. Ottawa vs Philadelphia, March 5, 2004 – 21 fighting majors, 20 game misconducts, 417 PIMs, Most Penalties in a Single Game Ever:
Ottawa Senators vs. Philadelphia Flyers Brawl March 5, 2004 (via Yoeddy1)
#2. Feb 10, 1991 – Washington vs Philadelphia. 21 fighting majors, 302 PIMs. Al Iafrate looks tired from his five fights:
Murray Baron vs Al Iafrate 02/10/91 (via igotregistered)
Hockey Fights – Steve Smith Vs. Al Iafrate (via tjackson76)
#3. Dec 8, 2001 – Calgary vs Anaheim. 19 fighting majors, 309 PIMs. Craig Berube starts everything by running and punching the goalie.
NHL Brawl Flames VS Ducks. (via storm1811)
#4 – Pittsburgh vs NYR. Oct 30, 1988. 292 PIMs following Mario Lemieux getting slashed in the throat.
Penguins vs. Rangers Brawl – Oct. 30, 1988 (via 55Porter)
#5 – Dec 23, 1988. Chicago vs Detroit. 20 Fighting majors, 308 PIMS and a Manson-Probert bout.
Bob Probert vs. Dave Manson Fight (December 23rd 1988) (via Germy2007)
Honorable Mention: Playoffs – Apr 12, 1991, Detroit vs St. Louis – 18 fighting majors, 298 PIMs.
Bob Probert vs. Dave Manson Fight (December 23rd 1988) (via Germy2007)
NHL Fights – Blues Vs Wings 4/12/91 (via tjackson76)
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