L.A.'s Drew Doughty says hockey needs fighting. Following his team's 2-1 win over rival Anaheim Thursday night, Doughty was asked what was the best part of the game. He immediately answered a fight between teammate Kurtis MacDermid and Anaheim's Nicolas Deslauriers in the 2nd period.
"The highlight for me is Dermy chuckin' em with Deslauriers, that was a great fight," Doughty said. "Got us really pumped up and we were able to get the win."
He went on to add that fighting needs to stay in the NHL, regardless of what some might think.
"It can't make its way out of the league, we need fighting," he said. "I know people don't like it, some of you, but then you're gonna have all those meatheads running around, little guys being rats out there. That's just the way it's gonna go. We need fighting. People need to be able to protect their teammates and themselves. When it's safe like that and no one gets hurt, that's the best way."
The Kings were up 2-0 at the time of the fight and held on to win by a goal despite being out-shot 37-27 .
You can view the fight between MacDermid and Deslauriers below.
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