Breaking: On-Ice Clash Erupts as Panthers and Lightning Players Exchange Blows

The battle of Florida hasn't disappointed. In tonight's match between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, the two have exchanged blows both literally and figuratively. It's been goals galore with the Bolts leading 4-2 after two, in a game that also included a brawl.Dmitry Kulikov, wearing the Panthers jersey, charged full speed ahead and slammed into Conor Sheary from the Lightning. This wasn't your run-of-the-mill hit�it was a controversial check to the head, resulting in Kulikov getting slapped with a match penalty.

Sparks Fly: Kulikov's Controversial Hit Rocks Panthers vs. Lightning Matchup

Now, the fans are going wild, especially since the Panthers have a bit of a reputation for their aggressive style of play. It'sadded fuel to the fire of an already intense matchup in what could possibly be a playoff preview.

Elliotte Friedman provides major update on JT Miller after he recently stepped away from the Vancouver Canucks

NHL releases a new video to justify not suspending Zach Whitecloud for his hit on Matthew Knies

Darnell Nurse refuses to accept Ryan Reaves apology after brutal hit that led to his injury

Joe Sacco under fire for his insanely controversial first move as new Bruins head coach

Maple Leafs' Nikita Grebenkin faces possible suspension while making his season debut

NHL All-Star and legendary enforcer has publicly put two famous icons on blast for Jim Montgomery's firing

TSN's Craig Button rips the Oilers apart on national TV with some very harsh words

Suspension highly possible after Zach Whitecloud hits Matthew Knies in head similarly to Ryan Reaves

Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube speaks out in support of rival head coach Jim Montgomery after his firing

Source reveals new Edmonton Oiler Kasperi Kapanen is potentially on his last stint in the NHL