In a matchup that defied the preseason norm, the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild collided tonight, and the game quickly turned intense.

As the third period crossed its halfway point, with the Wild enjoying a substantial lead, Jamie Benn and Pat Maroon opted to engage in fisticuffs.

These are two sizable individuals who have crossed paths in the past, albeit not recently. Their exchange featured a series of potent punches before officials stepped in to separate the combatants

As seen on bladeofsteel