In the first round matchup between the Kraken and the Avs, Eberle had delivered a perilous hit on Avalanche forward Andrew Cogliano, resulting in a fractured neck for Cogliano and his subsequent absence from the playoffs. Tonight, Eberle had to answer for his actions.
In less than two minutes into the game, Avalanche forward Logan O'Connor challenged Jordan Eberle to a fight. Eberle accepted the challenge, possibly in acknowledgment of his dangerous hit on Cogliano.
Neither player had a reputation as a fighter, leading to a somewhat underwhelming skirmish. Nonetheless, O'Connor managed to land a few solid punches. The officials swiftly intervened as Eberle fell to the ice with his jersey covering his head.
