Doug Glatt is a beloved enforcer for the Halifax Highlanders who is forced into retirement after a brutal and injurious fight with Anders Cain, a young and aggressive player on an opposing team. Feeling lost without hockey, Doug reluctantly settles into a more conventional life, taking a job as an insurance salesman and preparing for the birth of his first child with his wife, Eva. However, the allure of the rink remains impossible to resist, and Doug starts training secretly to make a comeback, driven by his passion for the sport and desire to support his family.

As the Highlanders face internal turmoil and struggle with their performance, Doug discovers that Anders Cain is now the team's controversial new captain. Doug's mentor and former coach Marcus "Belch" Belchior supports Doug in his efforts to reclaim his place on the team, despite resistance from new players and team management. As tensions rise and the Highlanders' prospects for success grow increasingly dire, Doug must confront his physical limitations and make pivotal decisions about his career, identity, and future both on and off the ice.