Ex-Bruins forward tossed Conor Garland around and then blew a kiss to the crowd

New Jersey Devils winger Erik Haula stirred up the crowd with a spirited fight and a playful response that left fans buzzing. The clash happened on Wednesday night at Rogers Arena when Haula and Canucks forward Conor Garland squared off right after a faceoff in the second period. With the Devils already on a scoring tear, Haula and Garland's bout added to the night's intensity, with the Devils ultimately rolling to a 6-0 win.

Haula took control in the fight, landing a series of solid right-handed punches and jabs that left Garland struggling to keep up. Even a last-minute comeback attempt from Garland wasn't enough, and he ended up on the ice first.

Fans on HockeyFights.com overwhelmingly backed Haula, with a whopping 85% voting him the clear winner in the brawl.

After heading to the penalty box, Haula's night took another memorable turn. The Rogers Arena crowd loudly booed him when he was shown on the jumbotron. In response, the 33-year-old forward, who previously played a season with the Boston Bruins, leaned into the moment by blowing a kiss to the audience, adding a playful twist to his intense performance on the ice.

Haula's response only fueled the crowd's reaction, making the incident a highlight of the game. His fight, followed by the cheeky kiss, perfectly captured the energy of a night where he and the Devils dominated both on the scoreboard and in the rink's gritty moments.