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Domi Fights Gudas Over Matthews Injury
Toronto Maple Leafs forward immediately drops gloves with Anaheim Ducks defenseman in rematch
Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:22am
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The heated rivalry between the Maple Leafs and Ducks boils over as players settle scores with their fists, reflecting the high stakes and emotions of professional hockey.Anaheim TodayToronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi fought Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas right off the opening faceoff in the teams' first meeting since Gudas was suspended five games for his knee-on-knee hit that ended Leafs captain Auston Matthews' season. Domi landed about 10 punches before Gudas went down, avenging the hit that sidelined Matthews.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and rivalries in the NHL, where players often take matters into their own hands to defend their teammates and seek retribution for on-ice incidents. The hit on Matthews was seen as a dangerous and reckless play, so Domi's immediate fight with Gudas was an attempt to send a message and stand up for his captain.
The details
Gudas was scheduled to be in the Ducks' lineup for the rematch against the Leafs, despite being injured in a recent game. He said he wanted to 'address it myself' and 'stand behind my own mistakes.' Domi's response was a marked change from the earlier game, when no Leafs player on the ice challenged Gudas after his hit on Matthews.
- The incident occurred on March 30, 2026, in the teams' first meeting since the March 12 hit that injured Matthews.
- Gudas was suspended five games for the knee-on-knee hit on Matthews.
The players
Max Domi
A forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs who immediately fought Radko Gudas to avenge the hit that injured Leafs captain Auston Matthews.
Radko Gudas
A defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks who was suspended five games for a knee-on-knee hit that ended Auston Matthews' season.
Auston Matthews
The captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs who suffered a season-ending injury from Radko Gudas' hit.
What they’re saying
“'Stand behind my own mistakes. I want to address it myself, so that's one of the reasons, 100 percent. That's one of those games where I have to play.'”
— Radko Gudas, Anaheim Ducks defenseman
The takeaway
This incident underscores the intense rivalries and emotions that can boil over in the NHL, where players are willing to immediately fight to defend their teammates and seek retribution for dangerous plays that injure star players. The league's supplemental discipline system remains a point of contention, as some feel suspensions are not harsh enough to deter these types of incidents.
