This was not his initial altercation in the NHL. His previous one was with Dan Girardi from the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 29, 2018. However, players with 110 points are not accustomed to engaging in physical fights, especially against more experienced opponents.
This game brought teammates and teams together, showcasing star players dancing and exemplifying their strong teamwork and dedication towards each other and the game.
The upcoming match in the ongoing competition will take place on Friday at TD Garden in Boston at 7 p.m. ET. It will be broadcasted on MAX, truTV, TNT, SN, TVAS, and CBC. Save the date!
What is preventing you from attending the game?
Recently, prior to the Eastern Conference First Round, Brad Marchand stated that the Toronto Maple Leafs have become the primary rival of the Boston Bruins, surpassing even the rivalry with the Montreal Canadiens.
Florida coach Paul Maurice expressed his excitement for the growth of hockey in South Florida and the impact of the Panthers’ win on the community. The upcoming game is expected to be intense and full of energy, demonstrating the exhilaration of the sport.
“These are two teams that are rivals,” Boston coach Jim Montgomery said. “Played each other last year, playing each other this year. It’s going to be a series.”
According to Marchand, the Bruins’ captain, the 6-1 victory by the Panthers in Game 2 at Amerant Bank Arena on Wednesday is a prime example of what playoffs are all about. The intensity of rivalries is heightened during the playoffs, and this is where they are built. Last year, the rivalry between these two teams began and it has carried over into this year’s playoffs. Both teams play a physical game, creating a lot of emotion and adrenaline. The players are fiercely competing and the desire to win is evident. They are leaving everything on the ice.
The upcoming series is expected to be a physical one, which is what fans enjoy. It will surely be exhilarating and build rivalry.
However, the playoffs bring a different level of competition. Playing against a rival in the playoffs is an entirely different experience.
The fact was evident through the cut on the nose of Bruins’ forward David Pastrnak.
The Bruins and Panthers are emerging as a top rivalry in the NHL, with tension stemming from their intense seven-game first-round series last season. Despite being down 3-1, the Panthers came back to win Game 7, and continued their dominance into the Stanley Cup Final.
The current score in this year’s best-of-7 second round is now tied at 1-1, and the upcoming matchup promises to be just as thrilling.
However, the Florida Panthers are likely not far behind.
It is possible that after nearly 48 hours since Game 2, the intense emotions may have subsided, the heightened blood pressure may have decreased, and the bruises may have changed from a deep purple to a faint yellow. This is a possibility.
However, if it is not the case, it could potentially be a challenging task.
“We have a great amount of faith and trust within our team,” stated Jeremy Swayman, the goaltender for the Bruins. “Our confidence level is high and we showed that by our resilient response. We will always stand our ground.”
Eleven penalties were given out before Pastrnak and Tkachuk of the Panthers reached a mutual decision, accompanied by two referees, to engage in physical combat. They conversed, gestured, returned to their respective teams, and at 12:42 of the third period, they engaged in a fight.
“I experience a lot of emotions while playing in the games,” Pastrnak stated. “Honestly, I’m not intimidated by him. I am willing to take a hit and make sacrifices for my teammates.”
