Tensions came to a head before the game: In a shocking turn of events, captain Connor McDavid and Anže Kopitar exchanged heated words before the playoffs—and then agreed to settle their differences the old-fashioned way: a one-on-one on-ice showdown. The announcement sent shockwaves through the hockey world, leaving fans on both sides of the ice excited and counting down the minutes to the most anticipated playoff game of the year.