Scrum breaks out after Matthew Tkachuk threw a dirty hit
In a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory, the Bruins clashed with the Panthers yesterday.
However, the game was not without its controversial moments.
Towards the end of the second period, Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk delivered a questionable hit from behind on Bruins' Parker Wotherspoon while the puck was behind the Bruins' net.
Matthew Tkachuk gets 2 minutes for interference ...
The hit prompted a two-minute interference penalty for Tkachuk, a call that left many fans clamoring for harsher punishment.
Beecher's teammates swiftly intervened, delivering a few retaliatory shots before the referees intervened and removed Tkachuk from the situation.
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