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Zdeno Chara Keeps Fighting Matt Martin

For the second time this season month, and the fourth time since 2016, Caps defenseman Zdeno Chara dropped the gloves with Islanders pugilist Matt Martin. Chara, who is 6’9, and Martin, who is 6’3 and 13 years younger, fought in the second period of the Caps/Islanders game on Tuesday after Martin checked Michael Raffl from behind. Before this season, the two last fought March 19, 2019, when Chara was with Boston. Their first fight came on October 16, 2016. Videos via hockeyfights.com. April 27, 2021: April 1, 2021: March 19, 2019 Oct. 16, 2016 Share Tweet