However, the game was not just about the scoreline; it also featured intense physical confrontations. One particular incident stood out after Florida Panther Brandon Montour scored a shorthanded goal and chose to celebrate right in Brad Marchand's face, triggering a brawl.
During the brawl a video captured Brandon Montour making an inappropriate gesture towards Bruins captain Brad Marchand, check it out.
This brawl was not an isolated event in the game. Earlier in the third period, another major scuffle broke out under similar circumstances following Montour's celebration, which Marchand took exception to. This reaction set off tensions between the two teams, leading to the altercation.
Given the lopsided score, emotions ran high, increasing the likelihood of such confrontations. As the series progresses, it's expected that the physical intensity may continue, especially with the Bruins looking to turn the tables and even out the score in future games.
These brawls, while reflective of the high stakes and passions involved, add an additional layer of drama and anticipation for what's to come in the series.
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Brandon Montour celebrates in Brad Marchand's face and brawl ensues
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