Despite the brief bout, Lemieux quickly gained the upper hand, overwhelming his opponent with his aggressive approach.
Following this display of toughness, the Hurricanes announced on Monday that they had signed Lemieux to a contract extension, indicating their appreciation for his contributions to the team.
While it may be overstating it to attribute Lemieux's new contract solely to one fight, Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell hinted that his impressive performance over the weekend played a role in the decision.