The latest playoff showdown between the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs took an unexpected turn thanks to none other than Brad Marchand. The Bruins' captain is no stranger to controversy, and Game 6 proved to be no exception.
In Game 5, Marchand found himself in a heated exchange with referees after a tense play involving Pontus Holmberg. Things got heated, and Marchand ended up on the receiving end of a rather forceful takedown by one of the referees.
Fast forward to Game 6, and Marchand's frustrations seemed to boil over once again. This time, he was caught on camera shoving a referee.
Opinions are divided on Marchand's actions. Some argue that his competitive spirit and desire to win sometimes lead to moments of heated emotion, while others see his behavior as crossing the line and deserving of disciplinary action.
40.1 Game Misconduct – Any player who deliberately applies physical force in any manner against an official, in any manner attempts to injure an official, physically demeans, or deliberately applies physical force to an official solely for the purpose of getting free of such an official during or immediately following an altercation shall receive a game misconduct penalty.
Regardless of where you stand on the issue, one thing's for sure: Brad Marchand's antics are keeping fans on the edge of their seats and adding an extra layer of drama to an already intense playoff series.
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2 MAI | 713 ANSWERS Brad Marchand caught shoving referee into bench Should Brad Marchand have been given a penalty for shoving the referee? | ||
| Yes | 597 | 83.7 % |
| No | 116 | 16.3 % |
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