The recent fight between Matthew Tkachuk and David Pastrnak during Game 2 has become a focal point for hockey fans everywhere, stirring a mix of reactions.

Amid various opinions, Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery shared his perspective on the incident.

While Montgomery acknowledged that the fight itself was part of the game's intensity, he criticized Tkachuk's actions towards the end of the altercation.

Specifically, he expressed disapproval of Tkachuk throwing an extra punch at Pastrnak as the Bruins' forward was going down. Montgomery stated,

indicating his displeasure with what he viewed as a cheap shot.

This incident has clearly struck a chord with Montgomery, who saw the additional punch as unnecessary and not in keeping with the spirit of fair play.

The coach's comments reflect his concern for player safety and sportsmanship, especially when emotions run high during critical playoff games.

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Montgomery calls out Tkachuk for cheap shot on Pastrnak