Mayhem broke loose after the second period in Game 3 between the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens. As the Canadiens and Capitals headed for the dressing rooms after the horn, subtle bumps and shoves between both teams escalated into a fight on an empty bench.

Playoff hockey is known for its intensity and physicality, with most of the action happening on the ice. But in game three of the first round between the Capitals and Canadiens, the tension spilled into the benches.