When it comes to barbarism and pure savagery, hockey undoubtedly has earned itself a big reputation for being a brutal sport. It's the only sport in which the players are actually allowed to fight one another without much consequence. Most people call it savagery, but hockey players are nothing short of resilient and subsequently headstrong.
Throughout the years, the National Hockey League has witnessed some overbearing haymakers and a slew of bloodbaths. No matter how much time is left within a period during the regular season or post-season play, spectators have been fortunate enough to witness it all— for better or for worse.
Between all the gloves being thrown and cheap shots, brace yourself. Here's 15 of the most insanely brutal NHL moments of all time:
1. Marty McSorley literally clubs Donald Brashear behind the head (2000)
2. Chris Simon literally attacking Ryan Hollweg (2007)
3. Dylan McIlrath trucks Nick Schultz then taking on Luke Schenn (2015)
4. Dale Hunter smashing Pierre Turgeon mid-celebration (1993)
5. Raffi Torres trucks Marian Hossa (2012)
6. The death of Bill Masterton (1968)
7. Bench clearing brawl between the Islanders and Flyers (1979)
8. Todd Bertuzzi hitting a defenseless Steve Moore (2004)
9. Tie Domi fights drunk fan in penalty box (2001)
10. Rob Ray against Dave Brown, igniting the "Rob Ray Rule" (1993)
