This Philadelphia Flyers forward got right back to fighting in his season debut.
As Denver Barkey heads back to the London Knights after spending the last couple of months watching the Philadelphia Flyers' training camp from the sidelines, he reflects on his recovery from illness and coming back a stronger player than before.
Philadelphia Flyers enforcer Nicolas Deslauriers made his season debut against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday (Oct. 22). Unsurprisingly, the 33-year-old quickly did precisely what he has become famous for in the matchup.
During the beginning stages of the first period, Deslauriers dropped the gloves with Capitals defenseman Dylan McIlrath. It ended up being a lengthy fight, too, as both tough guys got some great shots in.
Deslauriers certainly handled himself well against the 6-foot-5, 232-pound McIlrath. This is not particularly surprising, though, as Deslauriers is easily one of the toughest players in the sport.