NHL star Jeff Malott, brother of UFC athlete Mike Malott, gets in a fight on the ice. Los Angeles Kings forward Jeff Malott stepped up to defend his teammate Warren Foegele after Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson delivered a crushing hit during the teams’ season opener on October 7, 2025. The confrontation sparked immediate reaction from the Kings bench, with Malott dropping his gloves against Manson in what became one of the night’s most talked-about moments.
NHL’s Jeff Malott Drops Gloves After Hit
The incident occurred late in the first period at Crypto.