- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Maple Leafs Immediately Fight Radko Gudas in Decisive Tilt
Toronto gets vengeance for hit that ended captain Auston Matthews' season.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:23am
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The Maple Leafs' fight for vengeance against the Ducks' Radko Gudas erupts in a violent, cathartic clash on the ice.Anaheim TodayIn the opening moments of Monday night's game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks, Leafs forward Max Domi dropped the gloves with Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas, seeking retribution for a hit that ended Leafs captain Auston Matthews' season. Domi landed several powerful punches, decisively winning the fight in what the team viewed as long-overdue payback.
Why it matters
The Maple Leafs had expressed disappointment that they hadn't properly retaliated against Gudas after the hit that sidelined their star player, Matthews. This fight allowed them to get a measure of revenge, even if it doesn't undo the damage from the original incident.
The details
With Gudas on the ice for the opening faceoff, the Leafs sent out a physical line including Domi. As soon as the puck dropped, Domi immediately dropped his gloves and engaged Gudas in a fight. Domi landed several hard uppercuts and crushing right-hand punches, decisively winning the fight in a one-sided affair.
- The fight occurred at the opening faceoff of the March 31, 2026 game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks.
- The hit by Gudas that ended Auston Matthews' season happened earlier in the season.
The players
Max Domi
A forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs who initiated the fight with Radko Gudas to seek revenge for a hit that ended the season of Leafs captain Auston Matthews.
Radko Gudas
A defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks whose hit ended the season of Auston Matthews, prompting the Leafs to seek retribution.
Auston Matthews
The captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs who had his season ended by a hit from Radko Gudas.
What’s next
It's unclear if the Maple Leafs will seek further retaliation against Gudas later in the game or in future matchups.
The takeaway
This fight allowed the Maple Leafs to get some measure of revenge for the hit that ended their captain's season, even if it doesn't undo the original damage. It highlights the ongoing tensions and desire for retribution that can arise from impactful plays in the NHL.
