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Viral Tom Wilson Versus Josh Anderson Bench Brawl From Canadiens/Capitals Series Gets Attention From the UFC

Originally posted on House of Hockey | By Jack Sutherland | Last updated May 10, 2025 5:30 PM ET

UFC fighters took notice of Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson's brawl with Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson that spilled onto the team bench.

As part of their Round 1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson added to his villainous reputation by being the central part of a brawl with Josh Anderson that spilled over onto the bench in Game 3.

Wilson then went viral over social media platforms everywhere for his mock-crying reaction:

Not only did it catch the attention of sports fans everywhere, but several notable UFC athletes have offered their reactions.

A short sampling of some of the bigger names in the sport and what they had to say about the Wilson/Anderson fiasco:

Aiemann Zahabi: Lacrosse is our national sport, they fight. Hockey's our national sport, they fight. How could you not love fighting in Canada? Don't take our kindness for weakness in Canada, boys.
Jasmine Jasudavicius:

A good bench brawl.

Belal Muhammad:

Oh, that ref's right in the middle of it. That ref's trying to be Dana White.

Jack Della Maddalena:

Oh, they're getting into it in the player's box thing.

Belal Muhammad:

How come nobody else is jumping in? Ayy, that's epic.

Jack Della Maddalena:

That'd be the best game to go to, right?

Alexa Grasso:

And now all the team is fighting.

Belal Muhammad:

I would go to a hockey game for that. The one we went to there was, like, no fights.

Jasmine Jasudavicius:

It's so crazy that I learned that there's, like a lot more technique to it than people really know.

The Canadiens were eventually beaten by the Capitals in 5 games and have moved on to play the Montreal Canadiens.