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Originally Posted by Textcritic
So, what's the point of it then? I mean, if it provides a "boost" (whatever that means), but the effect of that boost is completely unpredictable, then why fight? After all, it might just as well result in a bigger "boost" for the other team, no?
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If a guy agrees to a fight while his team is up 2-0, he is in a no win situation. He does so out of impulsive emotion, defending his own honor, or out of respect for the other player involved. Prust did a great job of illustrating this in his player's Tribune article. If a player takes advantage of one of these reasons and has a well-timed fight (Engelland's was perfect), than he has demonstrated a hockey based skill which effected the belief of his team and changed momentum within the game.