Through the first 120 games of the NHL season, 34 games have included one or more fights. This marks an increase compared to the previous two seasons, which saw 25 and 26 games with fights, respectively.
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NHL Fighting Incidents See Increase Early in Season
The NHL has observed an increase in fighting incidents through the initial 120 games of the current season. A total of 34 games have featured at least one fight, which is higher than the 25 and 26 games reported in the last two seasons, according to ESPN NHL.