Watch: Travis Konecny, Yanni Gourde exchange punches after massive Flyers-Kraken brawl 

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Travis Konecny, Yanni Gourde exchange punches after massive Flyers-Kraken brawl (Image Source: IMAGN)

Travis Konecny and Yanni Gourde dropped their gloves after a heated brawl erupted during Thursday's contest between the Philadelphia Flyers and Seattle Kraken.

The altercation took place in the third period after Gourde believed he had scored a goal, only to have it disallowed by the referee for kicking the puck. Following the call, tensions escalated, leading to a scuffle behind the Flyers' net.

As the chaos unfolded on the ice, Flyers forward Travis Konecny and Kraken's center Yanni Gourde found themselves at center ice, exchanging punches in a display of frustration and determination.

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After the situation cooled down on the ice, Travis Sanheim was hit with a two-minute minor for roughing against Tye Kartye, while Brandon Montour was assessed a two-minute minor for roughing against Jett Luchanko.

The most notable penalties came from the fight between Konecny and Gourde, with both players receiving five-minute majors for fighting.

Travis Konecny and Flyers lose out to Kraken in 10-goal thriller

The Philadelphia Flyers and Seattle Kraken had a thrilling 10-game matchup on Thursday. Goals were flowing in the final period. Scott Laughton opened the scoring for the Flyers at 4:21 of the first period, and Brandon Montour tied it 1-1 at 18:15.

Just 40 seconds later, Laughton scored his second to restore the 2-1 lead for Philadelphia. In the second period, the Kraken prevented the Flyers from scoring and scored four more to go up 5-2.

In the final period, Cam York and Jamie Drysdale reduced the deficit to 5-4 before Oliver Bjorkstrand sealed the win for the final 6-4 scoreline in favor of the Seattle Kraken.

Travis Konecny and the Flyers host the Vancouver Canucks at home in Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday.

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Edited by Veer Badani