VIDEO: Alexei Emelin flips Milan Lucic with hip check

The fireworks were lit early in Monday's game between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens. 

Defenseman Alexei Emelin managed to flip burly forward Milan Lucic with a well-executed hip check.

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Bruins captain Zdeno Chara took exception to the hit and was assessed a roughing minor for seeking retribution.

Hockey fans can always count on a measure of roughhousing when these two teams meet.