Heavyweights Arber Xhekaj and Dylan McIlrath throw down in very spirited tilt

We've got a rare heavyweight tilt in the NHL this evening.

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj took exception to a hit that Washington Capitals defenseman Dylan McIlrath laid on Habs defenseman Jayden Struble and sought some retribution.

Xhekaj got the better of McIlrath in a legit heavyweight fight that left McIlrath a little miffed when it was all said and done.

First off, here's the hit that led to the tilt:

And without further ado, here's the scrap:

Old time hockey, baby!