Gritty Maple Leafs winger Tyler Bertuzzi took a slashing penalty in opposition to former Bruins teammate Brad Marchand in Sport 2 of the 2 Unique Six franchises’ opening spherical of the Stanley Cup playoff collection.
Bertuzzi entered the collection wanting ahead to the alternative to “shut down” his former group and was seen chirping with Marchand at middle ice after the Leafs defeated the Bruins on Monday night time to even the best-of-seven collection at 1-1.
“That’s between me and Brad,” Bertuzzi instructed reporters when requested in regards to the dialog, per the Leafs. “I’ll keep on with my phrase. It’s playoff hockey. It’s going to maintain going.”
The 29-year-old could not wish to reveal the trash speak between the 2 agitators, nevertheless it’s extremely unlikely they have been wishing one another effectively in the remainder of the collection.
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The rivalry between the 2 gamers started whereas Bertuzzi was a member of the Detroit Purple Wings, however took a pause when the Bruins acquired the 29-year-old Ontario native forward of the commerce deadline final season. It was rapidly reinstated when Bertuzzi signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract with Toronto.
Bertuzzi has taken a penalty in every of the primary two video games however every time he was within the field, the Leafs have been in a position to maintain the Bruins off the scoreboard.
“It’s playoff hockey. Everybody ramps up their recreation,” Bertuzzi stated. “The primary recreation, most likely a number of feelings for each side … that was to be anticipated.”
Boston and Toronto have met 16 instances within the postseason with every group profitable eight collection. Nevertheless, the Bruins have received the final six collection courting again to 1969.
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The Bruins dominated Sport 1, defeating the Leafs 5-1 on Saturday, and can look to bounce again on Wednesday night time once they head north of the border to tackle the Leafs at Scotiabank Area. Puck drop from Toronto is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, and you’ll catch all of the motion, plus an hour of pregame protection, on NESN.
