Like something out of a comic book, Toronto's Simon Benoit dropped a Superman Punch on Utah's Michael Kesselring.

Only someone who smacks people around on ice while wearing knives strapped to their feet would think that the best move when entering a hockey fight would be to throw a damn Superman punch. Simon Benoit of the Maple Leafs got into with Michael Kesselring of Utah on Monday night and things went wild immediately.

Toronto Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit shocked fans with an MMA-style Superman punch in a fight against Arizona Coyotes' Michael Kesselring. The rare move in their brawl sparked widespread discussion among fans and analysts,

Fights between NHL players have spawned plenty of wild moments over the decades. That was certainly the case with a tilt between Simon Benoit and Michael

Benoit's attempt at a Superman punch during the Toronto-Utah clash, followed by a penalty-box self-thumb reset after dislocating it, became an overnight meme. The photos and videos of the move went viral worldwide, to the extent that they even caught the attention of UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre.

Fighting in a NHL game, as we all know, is not a rare thing. Players over the years have often thrown down their gloves to settle their differences with their fists. But something happened during a fight in Monday night's Toronto Maple Leafs-Utah Hockey Club game that probably has never been seen before—a superman punch was thrown.

Utah stormed back and tied the game at 3–3 by the end of the third frame. Despite Utah’s surge, the Leafs’ defense held firm, and once in the shootout, Auston Matthews and Marner converted for Toronto, lifting the Maple Leafs to their first win in four games.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Simon Benoit broke the internet Tuesday night when he attempted a Superman punch during a center-ice fight. With his team up 3-0 early in the second period, Benoit obliged a challenge from Utah Hockey Club defenseman Michael Kesselring.