Mayhem ensued in the final moments of the Red Wings’ clash against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Sunday evening as Detroit picked up a 2–1 road win against New York.
Just after the final buzzer sounded at the end of regulation, Red Wings forward Mason Appleton fired a puck into the Rangers’ empty net. That, of course, is a sign of disrespect among hockey players, and it didn’t go unnoticed by New York’s bench.
Within seconds, the entire Rangers bench had stormed onto the ice and corralled a few Red Wings players, breaking into a chaotic brawl at the center of the rink. Detroit’s bench then emptied as players looked to defend their teammates.
Referees worked to separate the scuffling players, but it was a difficult task considering the entirety of both teams had rushed onto the ice.
APPLETON SHOT IT INTO THE NET AFTER THE BUZZER AND THE BENCHES CLEARED 😱😳 pic.twitter.com/SQAhvEADJB
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) November 17, 2025
The loss sees New York fall to 1–8–1 in front of its home fans. They were thoroughly dominated by the Red Wings throughout regulation, getting out-shot 42–19. Their frustrations boiled over at the end of the game, and they didn’t take kindly to Appleton’s post-buzzer shot on goal.
The massive scrum did result in a rather breathtaking photo, which was shared by the Red Wings on social media.
The beautiful game pic.twitter.com/wXzWT3NspR
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) November 17, 2025
A truly breathtaking scene.
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