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Calgary Flames Rookie Gets Ejected After Destroying Brad Marchand
Brad Marchand found himself in a heated altercation once again tonight, but this time, he ended up on the losing side against a rookie.
A Rookie Shines in Chaotic Brawl Against Marchand
Late in the first period of the Boston Bruins versus Calgary Flames matchup, chaos erupted on the ice. The scuffle was sparked by Bruins' forward Brad Marchand colliding with the Flames' goalie. In a surprising turn of events, Flames rookie Martin Pospisil stepped up and delivered a powerful punch to Marchand.
«Brad Marchand gets trucked by Martin Pospisil.»
Pospisil earned respect from his teammates and fans alike for standing up to a notorious pest in the NHL during one of his first games. His decisive action was commendable and helped to assert control in the situation.
As the first period concluded, the Flames maintained a 2-0 lead over the Bruins. It'll be interesting to see if this altercation leads to further chaos as the game progresses.
Source: Hockeypatrol
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FEVRIER 6 | 192 ANSWERS Calgary Flames Rookie Gets Ejected After Destroying Brad Marchand Do you think Brad Marchand deserved this? | ||
| Yes | 141 | 73.4 % |
| No | 51 | 26.6 % |
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