This is a perfect playoff hockey moment.
David Pastrnak isn’t known as one to drop the gloves as the biggest star and goal-scorer on the Boston Bruins. But in the Game 2 loss to the Florida Panthers, he decided it was time to go after the physical forward. And in a video from the game, it looks like Pastrnak asked Bruins coach Jim Montgomery for permission to do it, and he appeared to get the nod.
At that point, the game was over, so it was largely symbolic. But still, that’s a noteworthy moment and maybe it turns things around after a 6-1 loss. Pastrnak later said he wasn’t afraid of Tkachuk.
Pasta and Tkachuk agreed to fight before going at it the next shift! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/HOVK6Spfpi
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 9, 2024
TKACHUK AND PASTA DROP THE GLOVES 😱 pic.twitter.com/BzKsZOUiD7
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) May 9, 2024
“I’m not afraid of him. I can take a punch and I’d do anything for these guys here.” – David Pastrnak on his bout with Matthew Tkachuk. pic.twitter.com/oEjLfTTevc
— Bruins Daily (@BruinsDaily) May 9, 2024
