Wednesday evening was tough for the Boston Bruins and the sixth goal from the Florida Panthers, furthermore outnumbered, ignited the powder.
Brad Marchand got angry after this goal, when he was taunted by Brandon Montour. The captain looked the defender in the eye before launching the first shots. The Panthers player also pretended to lick his rival by sticking out his tongue.
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“He was screaming… It’s not important, it’s over,” Marchand briefly explained after the match.
Most of the skaters then got into a scuffle, with several sticks and gloves falling onto the ice surface. David Pastrnak and Sam Reinhart traded blows, while Charlie McAvoy and Niko Mikkola rolled to the ground.
No fewer than 12 game misconducts were called by officials, including four following this incident. It looks promising for match number 3…
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