The Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins round two playoff series has been one of the most aggressive this year. So much so, that the NHL was forced to deliver a warning to both teams ahead of their game today.
The Flordia Panthers have been looking to take down the Boston Bruins for the second consecutive year and made that clear after tying the series with a major 6-1 win. However, that game was filled with more aggression and violence than most. The third period in particular was characterized by sporadic brawls and and a dirty fight between Matthew Tkachuk and David Pastrnak.
Though many fans were elated to see some real, old-school hockey, these fights did not come without some consequences. The NHL has warned both teams that the series will be heavily scrutinized as it progresses as a result of the nastiness on the ice.
While player safety is an important aspect to consider, most fans were not pleased by this announcement. For many of them, the fighting we saw in game two is what has been missing from the playoffs so far.
