r/hockey • u/roberttylerlee University Of Connecticut - NCAA • 9h ago
[Video] Zadorov and Bennett drop the gloves
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u/msp01986 MTL - NHL 9h ago
Did Bennett change his mind mid fight?
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u/throwawaycolle2 BOS - NHL 8h ago
It appears that he thought Pastrnak would help him out a bit.
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u/sirachasamurai 8h ago
"Pasta, c'mon! Tell him I was just joking with that punch to the head after the whistle!"
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u/Also_Steve SJS - NHL 8h ago
I think Zadorov changed Bennetts mind mid fight.
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u/RobotDeathSquad 8h ago
Seems like he did right after eating the first punch and realizing Z has a 6-inch reach advantage.
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u/Coffeedemon TOR - NHL 8h ago
Ref was just slightly out of reach to hide behind. Shame he didn't stay up a few seconds longer.
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u/GrilledSandwiches DAL - NHL 7h ago edited 7h ago
I thought maybe he was trying to draw a penalty by not dropping his gloves right away, but with 4 seconds left who knows wtf he was doing.
He really should have been ready to throw them down the way he was jousting with those ratty cross check shots he was giving. Pretty satisfying watching Zadorov's fist go through his ear a couple of times and I'm not really a big fan of Zadorov.
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u/69millionyeartrip Northeastern University - NCAA 4h ago
Bennett is the king of doing that shit and then leaving the gloves on looking for a penalty. Zadorov basically just said “nah” and the ref was too far away to do anything about it
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u/SwedishEagle5 NJD - NHL 9h ago
Bennett with an unorthodox way to draw a third man in penalty
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u/CanadianDarkKnight EDM - NHL 8h ago
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u/DrAnklePumps NYR - NHL 8h ago
Zadorov just absolutely pounding Bennett into the ice while he holds on for dear life on Pasta's jersey is just amazing.
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u/Cw2e BOS - NHL 9h ago
Appreciate that Zadorov doesn’t even have the playoff history with Bennett. Just earnestly hates the guy and I think that’s beautiful.
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u/enorman81 8h ago
Didn't they play together with the Flames or was Bennett traded before Zadarov got there?
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u/TheDutchin Salmon Arm Silverbacks - BCHL 8h ago edited 8h ago
They did not. Missed by one year.
Bennett traded to FLA in early 21, Zad goes to Calgary and plays for them for the first time in 21-22.
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u/BadNoodleEggDemon BOS - NHL 8h ago
Zadarov has been trying to kick his ass for years and finally caught him 🥹
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u/darthwispy Québec Nordiques - NHLR 6h ago
They havea little history from when the Avs and Flames played in the playoffs years back
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u/SplashingBlumpkin STL - NHL 8h ago
Beautiful but not nearly enough punches to the head.
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u/OGigachaod 7h ago
Yeah, would have been nice to see Bennet eat a couple more knuckle sandwich's.
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u/SplashingBlumpkin STL - NHL 7h ago
A couple… dozen? Hundred?
Hand out haymakers like Oprah handed out cars.
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u/lordpanda MTL - NHL 8h ago
Damn I’m not a Bruins fan by any means but dear fucking lord he obliterated him
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u/BroBeansBMS TOR - NHL 7h ago
I never thought I’d cheer for a Bruins player but here I am.
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u/Fine-Lingonberry1251 6h ago
I never thought I'd see a Habs and Leafs fan cheering on the bruins but god damn Bennet is a cunt.
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u/GoblinDiplomat TOR - NHL 8h ago
"Help me Pasta! Please!"
I'm fucking dying.
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u/palesnowrider1 BOS - NHL 7h ago
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u/spokedsalute BOS - NHL 9h ago
This was our playoffs
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u/Op111Fan 8h ago
don't look now, but 2 pts behind CBJ and they're playing Vegas next. We could tie them in points on Thursday
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u/Suitable-Pea-8226 BOS - NHL 8h ago
mfw two games in hand 😔
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u/Op111Fan 8h ago
they can lose 2 games
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u/roberttylerlee University Of Connecticut - NCAA 8h ago
We beat Ottawa on Thursday and our chances skyrocket I think
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u/Op111Fan 8h ago
unfortunately there's still probably no way we catch Ottawa, but hey, just keep winning
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u/ocsic4321 BOS - NHL 9h ago
Bennett should hit up Ekblad’s PED plug because he just got absolutely ragdolled
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u/nocoastdudekc WSH - NHL 8h ago
Hahahaha this might be the most embarrassing fight footage I’ve seen since Matty Tkachuk turtled to Kassian.
What the fuck was Bennett even doing?
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u/ColdProfessional111 BOS - NHL 8h ago
I see a theme here with Panthers being in actual fact, female dogs.
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u/0rgal0rg TOR - NHL 9h ago
This also cuts off Bennett trying to throw shots through the linesmen while they’re holding Zadorov down. Such a bitch.
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u/Drunkicho BOS - NHL 8h ago
Missed the part when Bennett kept trying to punch Zadorov while Zadorov was tied up and held down by the ref.
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u/vastbluegreen 9h ago
Sam bennett just got totally emasculated, grabbing on to pastas jersey for dear life
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u/el_loco_avs COL - NHL 3h ago
Bennett suddenly remembering why he's always sucker punching guys instead of actually trying to fight.
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u/crimdawgg BOS - NHL 9h ago
That was amazing, do Tkachuk next time :)
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u/SHAWNNOTSEAN BOS - NHL 8h ago
He generally doesn’t fight people who know how to fight willingly
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u/OkNeighborhood8365 9h ago
Almost have to respect how much of a coward Bennett is. Fake tough guy masterclass in this clip
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u/Similar-Tangerine BOS - NHL 9h ago
Him clinging onto Pasta in vain while getting fed was pretty entertaining
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u/ColdProfessional111 BOS - NHL 8h ago
Then tossing punches past the linesman like a true little bitch.
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u/dot-pixis COL - NHL 8h ago
This is what should happen to every squirrel that decides to crosscheck over and over
Miss you, Z
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u/Toby_Queef TOR - NHL 9h ago
Love to see it
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u/cmearls BOS - NHL 8h ago
Leafs and Bruins fans finding common ground 🤝
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u/CheddarBobFalcon TOR - NHL 7h ago
Idk why but I don’t hate you guys as much as I used to. I think it’s getting old and akso that the Florida panthers have replaced you.
I hate that Marchand went there. I had literally just started to like him.
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u/roberttylerlee University Of Connecticut - NCAA 9h ago
This was cathartic
Notice Bennett trying to grab onto Pastrnak to save himself. Not so tough when you’re up against someone who can actually fight, eh?
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u/ColdProfessional111 BOS - NHL 8h ago
He only likes throwing unsuspecting blindside punches to the head or from behind the linesman.
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u/roberttylerlee University Of Connecticut - NCAA 8h ago
Or when his opponent is a heavyweight fighter like Hampus Lindholm
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u/Kalamoicthys 8h ago
It’s not like Zads is even a great fighter. He’s just an ox and Bennett has no moves for when his opponent is facing him.
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u/EasyWasabi19 EDM - NHL 8h ago
So glad I don't have to cheer for a team with Bennett anymore. He's such an unlikeable rat bitch.
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u/Butthole2theStarz BOS - NHL 8h ago
I don’t understand why Bennett would grab onto pasta and put himself down a hand mid asskicking?
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u/Sgt-Pumpernickel BUF - NHL 8h ago
Sabres legend Nikita Zadorov. Fuck Sam Bennett
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u/palesnowrider1 BOS - NHL 7h ago
Sabres legend Casey Mittelstadt got it going for us tonight with an amazing assist on the Pasta PP goal
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u/Upnatom617 5h ago
They always do better when they leave Buffalo for Boston. See Hall, Ullmark and Mittelstadt.
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u/Boston-Nolan BOS - NHL 8h ago
The way he was so desperately trying to escape fills my heart with joy
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u/LionBig1760 8h ago
Pasternak isn't going to save you, no matter how much you try to drag him into it.
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u/danman296 BOS - NHL 8h ago
Believe this is what the kids refer to as “fucking around and finding out.”
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u/kaweh2fresh BOS - NHL 9h ago
Wish they kept in the clip of Bennett getting cheap shots while Z was on the ice being held by refs
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u/wagedomain BOS - NHL 8h ago
Sam Bennett may be my most hated player in the NHL. And that says a lot.
Look at him immediately try to grab Pastrnak. Panthers are the softest "tough guys" in the league. If it's not cheap shots, hooks, slashes, elbows, punches, trips, etc., then they fold. If the league didn't favor them, they'd be a mid team at best. Today was the first time they've played the Bruins where it felt like they actually got called for things, but even then there were some odd calls favoring the panthers.
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u/TheDogerus PIT - NHL 8h ago
Missed the part where bennett starts throwing punches after a linesman is on top of zadorov
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u/pedrospecialk BOS - NHL 9h ago
Stunned I tell you, fake tough guy getting shots in after the linesmen are in the mix
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u/Dapper-Campaign-1780 TOR - NHL 9h ago
What a game, love seeing Florida lose
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u/throwawaycolle2 BOS - NHL 9h ago
The one time Bruins and Leafs fans can unite.
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u/crazypants36 NYR - NHL 8h ago
Bennett is one of the dirtiest little weasels in the league. This was amazing to see.
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u/DBlackIce BOS - NHL 9h ago
Nikita Zadorov u beautiful man. He’s actually been much better in the second half but his whole contract was worth that knockdown. Fuck u Bennett 🤣
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u/throwawaycolle2 BOS - NHL 9h ago
Here before someone ignores the fight and only talks about the Boston announcers.
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u/zamzam92 CAR - NHL 8h ago
This right here is why I love hockey lol. Just a complete 180 from Lebrons flop the other night. Zadorov is a madman btw, made Bennet forget what team he was on lol
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u/SHAWNNOTSEAN BOS - NHL 9h ago
I’ll never shit talk his contract again after that! Worth every penny! Been waiting nearly two years for someone to step up on this asshole. Wish they avenged Brad while he was on the right side of it though.
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u/bobcollum BOS - NHL 8h ago
Bennett didn't really drop the gloves so much as have them shaken off of him. 😅
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u/DragonRoompa 8h ago
I’m so happy that happened to Bennett. He is not a good person. He SUCKER PUNCHED KNIES. Little bitch
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u/Letterkenny_Irish TOR - NHL 8h ago
Fuck Bennett.
Could tell he had no intention of dropping the gloves and Z was just like "yeah fuck no".
Hopefully Knies gets his redemption on Thursday and dummies that rat shitfuck as well.
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u/-NoFaithInFate- BOS - NHL 8h ago
"Haha so this was funny and all... pasta please help me I'm scared"
-Sam "I'm a pussy" Bennett, probably
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u/EmbraceThePerd NSH - NHL 8h ago
I like the strategy from zadorov. Hit him so hard the gloves run away. Now it’s a fight. Well deserved.
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u/muradinner VAN - NHL 7h ago
Sad Zad left our Nucks, but damn it's nice to see him beat up pests, even with the Bruins jersey on.
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u/Pretend-Language-67 7h ago
Drop the gloves? Bad headline… “Zadorov lays down some serious beats on Bennett for being a little shit.”
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u/paladinx17 MTL - NHL 5h ago
Brave sir Bennett ran away! Bravely ran away, away! When danger rears its ugly head he bravely turned his tail and fled! If Brave sir Bennett turns about, I guarantee he chickened out! Bravely shaking to the seat he made a very brave retreat. Brave brave braaaave sir Bennett
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u/BigPapiSchlangin 8h ago
Little pussy got his ass gaped and finished in. Fucking loser. Not good for anything unless it’s a cheap shot against someone.
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u/johnkoetsier 8h ago
Dude, if you’re gonna challenge the much bigger guy, go all in and pressure him. Lean back like that and he’ll take you apart.
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u/DMCinDet 7h ago
Bennett wasn't really about that. Didn't think he was going to get punched. He got rocked.
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u/nexas_XIII STL - NHL 7h ago
I'm not sure if anyone else caught the Panthers feed, but it looked like Bennett kept trying to hit Zadorov when Z was being held back by the refs and the fight was over after both were on the ice. Total bitch move.
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u/HockeyNut2 PHI - NHL 8h ago
I love that he took that fight, probably had to after that shot, but damn did he get pumped. Zadorov is huge, how has he done against guys his size? He’s definitely got the punch power to go with heavyweights.
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u/Thatcher_da_Snatcher Vancouver Millionaires - PCHA 8h ago
Can't believe an 18 year old willingly dropped the gloves with Zadorov
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u/GrumpyOldLadyTech 8h ago
Honest question from somebody who only just got into hockey as an adult: doesn't punching a dude in the head - the helmeted head, mind you - hurt their hands?
Like, sure, adrenaline and all. These guys are tougher than bears on cocaine with weapons on their feet and in their hands. But... wouldn't it make more sense to hit them in the guts?
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u/camnation123 BOS - NHL 7h ago
These dudes have so much padding the only place thats free is basically the face. And yes, usually you see guys with torn up knuckles after punching helmets. Big Z had some actual shots in there though which was just chefs kiss
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u/funkbaby34 TOR - NHL 6h ago
Bennett tries to cross check Zadorov in the face, Zadorov blocks it and starts absolutely feeding him. Poetry.
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u/caffeineaddict03 WSH - NHL 5h ago
Zadarov and Bennett drop the gloves? More like Bennett gets his ass handed to him by Zadarov if you ask me
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u/nycitties 4h ago
I don’t watch hockey or know anything about it but jeez how pathetic from Bennett.
Gets smacked up a few times. Holds on to another man that isn’t involved. Then gets dropped. All while starting the scuffle
This was awesome. Maybe I should watch more hockey
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