Mark Scheifele wont back down if Jake Evans wants to fight
For the first time since round two, game one of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Mark Scheifele of the Winnipeg Jets and Jake Evans of the Montreal Canadiens will play against each other.
After the morning skate today, Scheifele was asked if he was challenged by Evans, would he fight, Scheifele responded:
"If Jake Evans wants to fight me, I'll answer the bell for sure,"
#NHLJets centre Mark Scheifele on facing Montreal tonight for the first time since the playoffs last spring. Not expecting retribution, but
«If Jake Evans wants to fight me, I'll answer the bell.»#wfp� Mike McIntyre (@mikemcintyrewpg) March 1, 2022
Jake Evans was also asked if some retaliation would be handed out tonight, which he responded:
#Habs Jake Evans on being over the Scheifele hit: "for me it was handled last year in the playoffs - I think the best way to get back at someone is winning a series and not even letting them play so for me it's done with"� Priyanta Emrith (@HabsInHighHeels) March 1, 2022
You make the call.
How long is this suspension for Mark Scheifele after his high hit on Jake Evans?
We hope Evans is OK after he was stretchered off the ice.#StanleyCup #GoHabsGo #GoJetsGo pic.twitter.com/urtgaI4PnH� For Future Considerations (@PodcastFFC) June 3, 2021
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Who would win the fight? | ||
| Scheifele | 84 | 51.5 % |
| Evans | 79 | 48.5 % |
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