Mike Rupp vs. John Erskine Winter Classic Fight: Video

by Adam Gretz

Filed under: Capitals, Penguins, NHL Fans, NHL Fights, NHL Videos, Winter Classic

PITTSBURGH -- Last year at Boston's Fenway Park Shawn Thornton and Daniel Carcillo dropped the gloves in what was the first fight in the history of the Winter Classic. During Saturday's game between Pittsburgh and Washington, fans had a chance to see the second fight in an outdoor game as Mike Rupp and John Erskine squared off in an epic bout -- complete with a number of heavy haymakers from both participants -- midway through the opening period.

At its conclusion, Heinz Field was in a frenzy. Here's the video...

 

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