“No one left to play the game” : Fans go wild as 10 players pack the penalty box in Capitals vs Kraken game

The Washington Capitals secured a 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on March 9, 2025, in a game that quickly became one of the most talked-about matchups of the season. While the win marked Washington’s fourth consecutive triumph, what truly stole the spotlight was a chaotic moment where all ten skaters on the ice were sent to the penalty box simultaneously.

B/R Open Ice had fans going crazy when they shared a wild mid-game clip on X, capturing the chaos unfolding on the sidelines. But how many players were involved? Not one, not two— not even seven or eight. A staggering ten players were crammed into the penalty box at the same time.
It was absolute mayhem, resembling a packed subway during rush hour rather than a standard penalty timeout.B/R Open Ice summed it up perfectly, “There are currently TEN guys in the penalty box between Caps and Kraken.” And indeed fans went euphoric over it!

One fan put it perfectly, cracking up, “10 guys in the penalty box?! This game turned into a VIP section for chaos.”One fan couldn’t resist making a joke, “Didn’t even have to look at video to know Wilson was in the box.” Its no surprise that another fan put it perfectly: “No one left to play the game.” One fan remarked, “It looks like the 4 Nations brought early 90s hockey back. I love this.”
The brawl broke out in front of Seattle's crease when Washington's Tom Wilson was outnumbered in a three-on-one altercation with Kraken players. Something that began as a simple shoving match instantly escalated into an all-out wrestling bout.
With elbows flying and gloves strewn haphazardly on the ice, the officials were unable to regain order and were hopelessly outnumbered. Both benches stepped in, blows were exchanged, and it was impossible to even tell who was fighting whom. The situation got out of hand so much that the officials were forced to send the whole crew to the penalty box. And that was just the start!
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Right from the opening faceoff, chaos erupted as Matthew Tkachuk and Brandon Hagel threw down, firing up the crowd. Not to be outdone, Brady Tkachuk took on Sam Bennett, and just when it seemed over, J.T. Miller and Colton Parayko kept the brawl going. With non-stop fights, flying fists, and a packed penalty box, this game felt like a throwback to classic hockey— and fans loved every second of it.