Brian Halonen delivers MONSTER knockout punch on Simon Benoit!

Patience pays off and New Jersey Devils winger Brian Halonen proved it in spectacular fashion on Tuesday night.

The 26-year-old went undrafted and had to wait his turn for an NHL opportunity, but now eight games into his career, Halonen has made a name for himself. All thanks to what unfolded against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

In the final seconds of the third period, a frustrated Simon Benoit dropped the gloves, challenging Halonen in front of the home crowd. Benoit rushed to get the upper hand immediately, but Halonen stayed calm, waiting for the perfect moment. When it came, he delivered a thunderous knockout punch, landing square on Benoit’s chin and sending him crashing to the ice.

Check out the fight in the video below:

The knockout wasn’t just a highlight but was also the perfect exclamation point on a dominant Devils performance. New Jersey rolled to a 5-2 victory over Toronto, with Halonen’s timely punch adding a dramatic finish. Benoit, meanwhile, was left humiliated, heading back to the dressing room with the L.

Tuesday’s fight may be cemented Halonen’s reputation as a player not to be underestimated, capable of delivering both points and punches when the moment calls for it.

For Devils fans, it was a night to remember: a big win, a memorable knockout, and a reminder that patience, and timing, can change everything in hockey.