The latest chapter of the rivalry between the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks has taken on a life of its own. It took a while to get going, but when it got there, it was out in full force. Kris Russell's last-minute game winner was stunning, but hardly the pinnacle of headlines.
That belongs to the fighting. And the goonery. And the hatred so strong it comes in waves off the ice and transmits through screens, not to mention the miles-long boxscores thanks to penalty minutes.
No saints, but no suspensions, either. Deryk Engelland was spared, as was Alex Burrows.