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Philadelphia Flyers: Top 5 Fights of 2020-21

By Colin Newby

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 25: Samuel Morin #55 of the Philadelphia Flyers gets in a fight with Brendan Lemieux #48 of the New York Rangers in the third period at the Wells Fargo Center on March 25, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Rangers defeated the Flyers 8-3. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 25: Samuel Morin #55 of the Philadelphia Flyers gets in a fight with Brendan Lemieux #48 of the New York Rangers in the third period at the Wells Fargo Center on March 25, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Rangers defeated the Flyers 8-3. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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4. Andy Andreoff vs. Garnet Hathaway (Flyers-Washington Capitals, March 11)

Fighting has at times in the past been a way for lesser known players to make their mark in the NHL and try to establish individual value on a roster. Winger Andy Andreoff is a journeyman who was only with the Flyers for six games this season. Nicolas Aube-Kubel, who seemed like a very capable bottom-six sandpaper style player in 2019-20, didn’t necessarily bring the same tenacity in 2020-21. Andreoff’s tilt with Garnet Hathaway was likely an attempt to stand out during his short tenure in hopes of earning a longer stay in a bottom-six role.

The fight was arguably the most action packed in any Flyers game this season. Although Andreoff did not stay with the big club long, his efforts to send a ferocious message to a tough, physical team like the Caps is admirable.

3. Scott Laughton vs. Kevin Rooney (Flyers-New York Rangers, April 23)

Center Scott Laughton had a bumpy season for the Flyers. He lost significant weight as a result of COVID-19 and struggled to gain rhythm throughout the remainder of the year. However, he stayed true to his reputation as a gritty and fearless player.

Laughton returned from an early injury in an April matchup against the Rangers and dropped the gloves with Kevin Rooney. Rooney had previously collided with center Sean Couturier with questionable intent, and Laughton met him in the neutral zone in order to stick up for one of the best all-around centers in the game.

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