NHL: Boston Bruins at Dallas Stars - Source: ImagnWatch: Nikita Zadorov pummels Jamie Benn with heavy rights in retaliation for hit on Brandon Carlo – Source: Imagn

Boston Bruins blue liner Nikita Zadorov came to his teammate’s aid, taking on Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn on Thursday.

The altercation began when Benn had leveled Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo into the boards while chasing the puck on an icing call. Zadorov took exception to the hit. After exchanging a few words with Benn regarding the situation, Nikita Zadorov pummeled Benn with a flurry of right hands.

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The brouhaha took place midway through the first period of the Thursday night tilt between the Boston Bruins and the Dallas Stars. Dallas led Boston 2-0 at the time of the avoidable collision between Benn and Carlo.

Meanwhile, Carlo seemed all right following the play. There’s no word at the time if Carlo was injured in the play. Both Zadorov and Benn got major penalties for fighting, with Benn getting an extra minor for boarding.