Nathan MacKinnon bloodied in fight with Roope Hintz

Nathan MacKinnon can score goals. He can also throw punches. The NHL’s reigning Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner fought Roope Hintz during Tuesday night’s game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars. Midway through the second period, the two players battled in the Avalanche’s zone as MacKinnon delivered cross-checks to Hintz. After the Stars’ forward took a swipe of his own, the two dropped their gloves and started to throw punches. Both players delivered shots, but Hintz landed three hard rights, including one that hit MacKinnon square on the nose. The Colorado forward was covered in blood and had...