The highly anticipated Stanley Cup Finals between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Florida Panthers got off to an intense start tonight.
Nick Cousins engaged in some heated exchanges with Vegas' goaltender.
Cousins took a few shots at the netminder, who retaliated in response. Despite receiving multiple jabs and blows, Cousins was the one penalized with a two-minute penalty.
The physicality and intensity of the series have set the stage for an exciting and hard-fought battle for the ultimate prize in hockey.