I incorrectly labeled it a rabbit punch at first.
Punches to the face that you don’t see coming or expect are sucker punches.
It’s dirty as fuck and it sucks that Marchand is likely concussed as a result.
But I watched Claude Lemieux build a HHOF-worthy resume playing that way.
So I get why it happened this time of year.
And he does (at least for now).
But he checked for a raised arm, likely relieved when he didn’t see one…
There’s been no word yet today from the Bs about his condition.
But that’s not the Boston Bruins main concern right now.
And yet they were still in it until Mason Lohrei committed his first real mistake these playoffs.
Coaches need to figure it out as well.)
As for the league/DOPS, I’m certainly not expecting them to get involved.
As Bennett follows through, Marchand’s head jerks violently to his left.
We’ll see whether the DOPS and Gary see it the same way.
It’d be a fine at most.
But that was probably the grimiest thing I’ve seen so far these playoffs.
Bennett is your classic “fucking hate him unless he’s on your team” guy.
A disruptor and he’s got skill.
And come playoff-time, he straddles and occasionally crosses the line.
And look at the difference he made last night.
He’s a huge part why that Florida team has been a post-season steamroll once again.
There’s a reason opponents are always aware of his presence on the ice.
Because of shit like this.
He plays a hard fucking game and he hasn’t exactly read the rulebook.
Eventually he’ll pay a piper (he’s got more than one).
But like Patty Maroon said the other day regarding Tkachuk and Pasta, “take a number”.
Because he could be a greasy fuck when he played and knows the thought process.
So kudos to Armdog for catching that.
He’s the best.
See you at Game Four tomorrow night.
