Bruins Sniper David Pastrnak Shows He's Not Scared Of Matthew Tkachuk

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Matt Garland
May 9, 2024 (11:26)

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The animosity between the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers was turned up a few levels during Game 2 of their second round series. With the score already decided at 6-1 Florida in the third period. Bruins superstar David Pastrnak took a different approach to make an impact in the game.

Pastrnak is mostly known for sniping pucks, was frustrated by the score line and decided to challenge Florida Panthers agitator Matthew Tkachuk to a fight.

To nobody's surprise the more experienced scrapper Tkachuk got the better of Pastrnak in the exchange.

Pastrnak was asked about the fight with Tkachuk during the post game coverage.

"I'm not afraid of him, to be honest. I can take a punch, and I'd do anything for these guys here."

Boston's #88 showed great leadership and courage to step up to fight Tkachuk. With the game over on the box score, Pastrnak showed that his Bruins won't be going away easy.

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