Brendan Lemieux Ejected After Brady Tkachuk Claims He Bit Him During a Fight

After the fight, Tkachuk can be seen showing his hand to officials.

Senators winger Brady Tkachuk accused Kings winger Brendan Lemieux of biting him on Saturday after the two brawled in the third period. Lemieux went on to be ejected for biting after the strange sequence. 

Brady Tkachuk claims Brendan Lemieux bit him. 😳

Lemieux given a 5-minute major and is ejected for biting.#NHL #Senators pic.twitter.com/XRCjTTnfVe

— Tim and Friends (@timandfriends) November 28, 2021

Brendan Lemieux just BIT Brady Tkachuk TWICE. pic.twitter.com/mcLO3ojEMj

— Everyday Sens (@EverydaySens) November 28, 2021

The altercation ensued after Tkachuk shoved Kings forward Blake Lizotte with 6:09 remaining in the third period. Lemieux then came into the mix to defend his teammate and the two began to brawl on the ice while tangled with officials. 

While the two skirmished, Tkachuk can be seen shoving his hand in the Kings winger's face. After the two were separated, Tkachuk showed officials his hand while on the way to the penalty box. Both players were assessed roughing penalties and Lemieux was dealt a five-minute match penalty. He was ultimately ejected. 

Brendan Lemieux ejected for biting Brady Tkachuk 😬. Tkachuk shows the evidence pic.twitter.com/VpjOGiNaWk

— Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) November 28, 2021

Both players's fathers fought each other during the 1996 World Cup of Hockey. Los Angeles would go on to win 4–2.