Mark Scheifele was not a fan of a hit Matthew Tkachuk laid on him and immediately regretted challenging him to a fight.
Scheifele Challenges Tkachuk To A Fight
During the start of the third period between the Panthers and the Jets game this afternoon, Matthew Tkachuk laid a nasty hit on Mark Scheifele and Scheifele stood up for himself by challenging Tkachuk to a fight.
It is safe to say he regretted his challenge just a few punches into the fight.
Mark Scheifele drops the gloves with Matthew Tkachuk & officially has his Gordie Howe Hat Trick
Tkachuk takes on Scheifele after Scheifele didn't take too kindly to the hit. #FlaPanthers #TimeToHunt #GoJetsGo #NHL #FLAvsWPG
The fight ended quickly with Tkachuk on top and both players completing a Gordie Howe hat trick.
Scheifele's Hot Start
Just two games into the Jets' season, Mark Scheifele already has two goals and three points. He has been putting on a show since signing his massive extension, to say the least.
MARK SCHEIFELE GORDIE HOWE HAT TRICK 🚨🍎🥊
Mark Scheifele flies right down main street to open the scoring! 💨 #NHLFaceOff
Right off the faceoff, Mark Scheifele hits Kyle Connor to tie the game at 2.
Just 10 seconds after Rodrigues' goal.
#NHLJets
We will now see how the remaining 80 games of the year play out and if Scheifele can continue to score at an elite rate.