Vasily Podkolzin is being compared to a former Edmonton Oilers heavyweight

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Finnegan Frost
November 2, 2024 (4:58)

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The Edmonton Oilers are coming off an impressive showing against the Nashville Predators, but one players in particular is gaining significant popularity in Oilers Country.

During last Thursday's matchup against the Nashville Predators, the team underwent their biggest test of the season so far. It was the Oilers first game without their captain and star player, Connor McDavid. The game also presented a unique opportunity for the team to develop new chemistry, while simultaneously giving their depth players a chance to rise to the occasion.

The Oilers showed up in a big way, smacking their opponents by a score of 5-1. Edmonton Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin also had a breakout performance. During the game, Vasily Podkolzin squared off with Nashvilles Jeremy Lauzon in what fans are calling the best fight of the 2024-25 season thus far.

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According to Ryan Hall of Oilers Daily, The fight took place at 15:56 left in the third period when Lauzon and Podkolzin chose to drop the gloves and settle their score. Lauzon started off strong with several hits and with this being the second fight in Podkolzin's career he did not disappoint as he threw several bombs against Lauzon which connected and sent him down to the ice in a crumbling heap. Many pointed out after the fight that Podkolzin showed respect towards his opponent as he protected his head from hitting the ice by holding him up by his jersey.

After Podkolzin knocked out Lauzon in impressive fashion, fans have taken to social media, comparing the likes of Vasily Podkolzin to former Oilers heavyweight Klim Kostin.

Vasily Podkolzin is rapidly stealing the heart of Oilers fans across the NHL. If he continues to find his offensive touch, he will undoubtedly surpass former Oilers Klim Kostin is every category - especially if he continues to knock out his opponents in fights.