Watch: Corey Perry takes down Quinn Hughes in big scrum as frustrations boil over between Oilers and Canucks

Corey Perry took down Quinn Hughes in a scrum as frustration boiled over between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks during Thursday's matchup.

The tension from Saturday's game carried over, leading to a scrum behind the Oilers' net in the second period. It all began when Canucks forward Conor Garland poked at Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard, prompting a strong reaction from the Oilers players.

Meanwhile, Corey Perry went after Canucks star Quinn Hughes, bringing him down to the ice.

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The events during the game were anticipated, especially considering the previous encounter between the two teams, which resulted in Oilers star Connor McDavid's three-game suspension for a cross-check against Garland.

The Edmonton Oilers lead the Canucks 5-2 after the end of the second period.

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A fan of the Boston Bruins, Abhishek considers their incredible comeback win against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 playoffs as the most iconic moment in the NHL. His admiration for the six-time Stanley Cup winners also comes from the team’s storied history, distinctive black and gold uniform and their success in the sport. His all-time favorite NHL players are Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid, for their ability to perform at the highest level consistently.

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