The altercation was sparked by a heavy hit from Reaves near the Bruins bench, leading to a pushing match between the two players. Reaves, known for his formidable fists, is one of the most feared fighters in the league. As the referees intervened to separate them, Hathaway seized the chance to jump onto the Bruins bench, while Reaves was restrained by the officials.
The pair continued to exchange words as the referees tried to defuse the situation and usher Reaves back to the Wild bench. Ultimately, Hathaway had the last laugh, with the Bruins triumphing over the Wild in a 5-2 victory.