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Exclusive | Noah Laba tells The Post what he learned from first NHL fight — and how he wants to expand his game

Nypost · · 204 words · By Andrew Crane
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What to know about Exclusive

When Noah Laba dropped the gloves with the Capitals’ Hendrix Lapierre late in the third period Sunday, it was an unfamiliar setting for the Rangers rookie center.

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What happened

When Noah Laba dropped the gloves with the Capitals’ Hendrix Lapierre late in the third period Sunday, it was an unfamiliar setting for the Rangers rookie center.

Why it matters

He’d be in a fight before, but a “long, long time ago, though,” he said Tuesday.

Common ground

It dated back to a preseason USHL game in 2020, when Laba was still with the Lincoln Stars and nearly two years away from getting drafted by the Blueshirts, according to HockeyFights.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “When Noah Laba dropped the gloves with the Capitals’ Hendrix Lapierre late in the third period Sunday”
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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm the fight between Noah Laba and Hendrix Lapierre occurred.
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Claim 2: “nearly two years away from getting drafted by the Blueshirts, according to HockeyFights”
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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm the claim about HockeyFights' assertion regarding Laba's draft timeline.
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Claim 3: “Laba told The Post”
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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm Noah Laba gave an interview to The Post.
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Claim 4: “He’d be in a fight before, but a 'long, long time ago, though,' he said Tuesday. It dated back to a preseason USHL game in 2020, when Laba was still with the Lincoln Stars”
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Wikipedia entries confirm Noah Laba was drafted in 2022 but do not mention a 2020 preseason USHL game with the Lincoln Stars. No direct evidence supports the claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2022 NHL entry draft was the 60th draft for the National Hockey League. It was held on July 7–8, 2022, at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Montreal was originally scheduled to host the 2020 draft but …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_NHL_entry_draft
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kaidan Mbereko (born July 28, 2003) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Noah Laba (born August 4, 2003) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the fourth round, 111th o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noah_Laba
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Claim 5: “The bout — which lasted around 20 seconds, where Laba landed a couple right-handed jabs while otherwise holding on for dear life”
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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm the duration or details of the fight between Laba and Lapierre.
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Claim 6: “He’d consulted Matt Rempe a little bit on fighting earlier in the season”
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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm Noah Laba consulted Matt Rempe about fighting.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–26 New York Rangers season is the franchise's 99th season of play and their 100th overall season. This is the first season under head coach Mike Sullivan. On March 25, 2026, the Rangers were …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of current National Hockey League (NHL) Eastern Conference team rosters:
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conferen…
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