Red Wings, Rangers Get Into Massive Team-Wide Brawl After Final Buzzer

Karl Rasmussen | Nov 16, 2025

Rangers and Red Wings got into a massive brawl after the final buzzer. / Screenshot via B/R Open Ice on X

Mayhem ensued in the final moments of the Red Wings’ clash against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Sunday evening as Detroit picked up a 2–1 road win against New York.

Just after the final buzzer sounded at the end of regulation, Red Wings forward Mason Appleton fired a puck into the Rangers’ empty net. That, of course, is a sign of disrespect among hockey players, and it didn’t go unnoticed by New York’s bench.

Within seconds, the entire Rangers bench had stormed onto the ice and corralled a few Red Wings players, breaking into a chaotic brawl at the center of the rink. Detroit’s bench then emptied as players looked to defend their teammates.

Referees worked to separate the scuffling players, but it was a difficult task considering the entirety of both teams had rushed onto the ice.

APPLETON SHOT IT INTO THE NET AFTER THE BUZZER AND THE BENCHES CLEARED 😱😳 pic.twitter.com/SQAhvEADJB

— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) November 17, 2025

The loss sees New York fall to 1–8–1 in front of its home fans. They were thoroughly dominated by the Red Wings throughout regulation, getting out-shot 42–19. Their frustrations boiled over at the end of the game, and they didn’t take kindly to Appleton’s post-buzzer shot on goal.

The massive scrum did result in a rather breathtaking photo, which was shared by the Red Wings on social media.

The beautiful game pic.twitter.com/wXzWT3NspR

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) November 17, 2025

A truly breathtaking scene.

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