Tyler Bertuzzi makes Matthew Tkachuk look like a baby in scrum
Last night's showdown between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers was eagerly awaited, but the game took an unexpected turn.
Despite the tension, there were no fights on the ice.
Matthew Tkachuk, known for his aggressive style, found himself in an unusual situation. During a scramble near the net, Tyler Bertuzzi of the Maple Leafs made a bold move towards Tkachuk.
Surprisingly, Tkachuk seemed to hesitate and step back, a moment captured on camera that left many puzzled about his usual tough demeanor.
While the teams may not face each other in the first round of the playoffs due to Florida's victory last night, the possibility of a later matchup still lingers.
If both teams advance, the potential clash in the next round promises to be a spectacle worth watching, with tensions sure to run high.
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Tyler Bertuzzi hilariously makes Matthew Tkachuk flinch in scrum
POLL |
Who would win in a fight between Bertuzzi and Tkachuk? |
Bertuzzi | 292 | 58.9 % |
Tkachuk | 204 | 41.1 % |
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