Fireworks ensued after Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig delivered a huge reverse hit on Detroit Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat at the end of the second period on Tuesday.
Dylan Larkin immediately came to DeBrincat's defense by challenging Greig, prompting the fracas.
LARKIN GOES AFTER GREIG FOR A HIT ON DEBRINCAT AND IT LEADS TO AN ALL OUT BRAWL 😱🫨 https://t.co/5KaGlOOEnG
— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) October 7, 2026
Following the melee, Senators forward Nick Cousins appeared to trash-talk Larkin about being stripped of the Red Wings' captaincy. Detroit removed Larkin's "C" in September after he requested a trade in June. Tuesday's game marked Larkin's season debut.
Nick Cousins chirping Dylan Larkin for no longer being captain in Detroit 🤫 https://t.co/3yvZDEOyCF
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 7, 2026
Greig was also making his season debut after serving a two-game suspension to begin the campaign. He was disciplined for sucker-punching Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker in the 2026 playoffs. Greig and DeBrincat were teammates with the Senators in 2022-23.
For the Red Wings, DeBrincat and Ben Chiarot received double minors for roughing, while Larkin was handed a roughing minor. Greig and Shane Pinto were given double minors for roughing for the Senators. No fighting majors were issued.
The Red Wings won the game 5-3.
