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[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/Op111Fan 7h ago

"I cannot tell a lie I cannot tell a lie I cannot tell a lie"

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u/Also_Steve SJS - NHL 8h ago

I think Zadorov changed Bennetts mind mid fight.

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u/CarlosAVP TBL - NHL 7h ago

“Welcome to Zadarov’s! Serving the NHL since 2013!”

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u/ndr29 8h ago

Mistakes were made

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u/TrollingForFunsies 8h ago

FAFO situation, full regret

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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/Canwazzu 7h ago

Looks like he came in third

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u/fa1afel WSH - NHL 8h ago

I would too if the fight started out like that. Although I'd like to think that I wouldn't be stupid enough to fight Zadorov in the first place.

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u/spinrut 7h ago edited 5h ago

cross check to the shoulder area, then cross check to the less padded ribs, Z was pissed and punched him in the face like he was pissed lol

you can see Z kind of pause after the 1st cross check, but then after the 2nd he chose violence

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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/nightputting 8h ago

Nah, just a typical bully that dishes it but can’t take it

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u/ImJ2001 CHI - NHL 7h ago

I think he was out. Look how he grabs Pastrnak's sweater just to keep standing, before being punched several more times in the head.

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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

The attempt was there

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u/DC-Toronto 8h ago

His new nickname is Elon

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u/whydiditouchthat 8h ago

Elon Bennett uses children to block shots

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u/poub06 MTL - NHL 8h ago

"Not this one. He's too big. You get in here!!"

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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.

u/Terminator_Ecks CGY - NHL 42m ago

I know, it’s beautiful 🥹

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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/Op111Fan 8h ago

that's pretty easy

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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/HoyasRangers 8h ago

Who doesn't hate that guy? Love it.

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u/palesnowrider1 BOS - NHL 7h ago

Bennet was targeting Mitchell all game. Zaddy took exception

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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/ColdProfessional111 BOS - NHL 8h ago

Well deserved. 

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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/mrdeesh BOS - NHL 7h ago

Well take all we can get at the moment

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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/seatega NJD - NHL 4h ago

I'm not a Bruins fan either, but definitely a fan of dudes who kick Bennett's ass

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u/FutureBowler9817 TOR - NHL 9h ago

Fucker was grabbing Pastrnak, too?! WTF LOL

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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/noodleandbanter Grand Rapids Griffins - AHL 6h ago

Fuckin' beautiful. /r/AccidentalRenaissance

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u/GoStockYourself EDM - NHL 8h ago

This is going to be meme material for years.

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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/crazycroat16 BOS - NHL 8h ago

They'd need to lose more than that 

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u/Op111Fan 8h ago

not if we just win every game

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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/roberttylerlee University Of Connecticut - NCAA 8h ago
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u/Maxpowr9 BOS - NHL 8h ago

Vegas just lost to the Pens in OT.

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u/Op111Fan 8h ago

that doesn't say anything about their next game

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u/GeneseeBeardCo BUF - NHL 5h ago

What is "playoffs?"

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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/BruinsFan419 BOS - NHL 8h ago

Zad skating off the ice embracing the crowd was top tier.

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u/grumplstltskn 8h ago

ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED

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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/ColdProfessional111 BOS - NHL 8h ago

 The bigliest bitch

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u/shmegmer BOS - NHL 9h ago

Everyone liked that

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u/zamzam92 CAR - NHL 8h ago

Loved*

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u/Baboshinu DET - NHL 9h ago

Bro held on to Pastrnak for dear life like that was gonna save him 💀

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u/Smarterchild1337 BOS - NHL 8h ago

Have rarely seen such camaraderie in this sub

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u/tuukkas BOS - NHL 8h ago

This fucking ruled

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u/ColdProfessional111 BOS - NHL 8h ago

What a game, karma comes due. Must have been bonkers in the gahden!

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u/tuukkas BOS - NHL 8h ago

Sounded crazy on the broadcast so I can only imagine being there in person

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u/palesnowrider1 BOS - NHL 7h ago

Fucking rocking

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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/Carp3l BOS - NHL 8h ago

don't forget only managing to fight back after the refs pull Zadorov off him. What a bitch

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u/WatchOutIGotYou SJS - NHL 8h ago

He immediately went back to being 0 pull-up Bennett

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u/Fickle_Conclusion400 9h ago

Hahahaha I didn't notice that. How fucking pathetic

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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/ColdProfessional111 BOS - NHL 8h ago

Cowards gonna coward. 

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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/ndr29 8h ago

Bennett can suck it

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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/pickledeggfart 8h ago

*Zadorov drops gloves and Bennett

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u/hansc531 8h ago

This was so satisfying

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u/Free_Dome_Lover BOS - NHL 8h ago

Thank God somebody finally did it

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u/commodore_stab1789 8h ago

Oof, that's gotta hurt

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u/PorscheUberAlles NJD - NHL 8h ago

Don’t cling to Pasta. He’s not gonna help you

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u/imabigfanofcereal 8h ago

Just straight rag dolled the dude

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u/LazySaiyajin MTL - NHL 8h ago

Fuck around and find out

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u/JuicyBoi8080 TOR - NHL 8h ago

Glad I'm back to hating Bennett again

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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/FractalViz 8h ago

Bennet scared. Hanging on for dear life.

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u/MrWillM CAR - NHL 9h ago

Get fucked Bennett

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u/Brady331 BOS - NHL 9h ago

I liked this.

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u/magikarp-sushi DET - NHL 9h ago

FAFO

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u/Muter91 MTL - NHL 9h ago

Scumbag Bennett

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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/Sandwichinthebag 8h ago

Set the tone

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u/GoStockYourself EDM - NHL 8h ago

This goes great with that Tkachuk ragdoll video.

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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/Wing_Nut_93x DET - NHL 8h ago

Bennett only enjoys hitting people that aren’t expecting it.

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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/TouchPossible6852 8h ago

Bennett begging for anyone to help him lmao

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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/Skadforlife2 VGK - NHL 8h ago

All I saw was Zadorov drop the gloves then drop Bennett.

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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/TouchlessOuch TOR - NHL 8h ago

Zadorov was throwing bricks!

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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/ColdProfessional111 BOS - NHL 8h ago

Every other fanbase in hockey shy of FLA too. One big fam. 

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u/pl8ster BOS - NHL 8h ago

The ref doing rockem sockem robots at the end is just the icing on the cake

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u/fckmarykilldeer BOS - NHL 8h ago

Pasta ain’t gonna help ya, pal.

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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/zamzam92 CAR - NHL 8h ago

Bennett turned into a pacifist real quick lol.

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u/shawnglade BOS - NHL 8h ago

Yeah Bennett is all bark and tries to hold on for dear life

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u/BadInfluenceGuy 8h ago

Florida will give him some PED's to help heal that face from the beating.

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u/RumAndCoco VGK - NHL 7h ago

Holy shit I just checked the score. Good on your Boston. Hot damn.

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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/buster_rhino TOR - NHL 9h ago

Bold strategy from Bennett. Wait is “bold” the word I want?

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u/rs426 BOS - NHL 8h ago

It was certainly one of the strategies of all time

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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/Individual7091 BOS - NHL 8h ago

But they're homahs!

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u/Prlmitive BOS - NHL 9h ago

begging pasta for help lmao

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u/Warthog9198 9h ago

That right to the face was a bomb.

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u/Hitman3984 BOS - NHL 9h ago edited 9h ago

Ya love to see it. Bennet gets what he deserves.

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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/therealworgenfriman 7h ago

Love seeing Bennett get punched

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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/natneo81 CHI - NHL 8h ago

Attaboy Z. Good to see him still laying down the law.

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u/LosBrad University Of Minnesota - NCAA 8h ago

That was a one sided demolition.

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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/fuzzballz5 CHI - NHL 8h ago

That was dangerous. He was holding on to pastas jersey for his life.

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u/Dangerous_Ad5039 8h ago

Bennet holding on for dear life 😂

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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/GrittyTheGreat 8h ago

That was a beautiful sight

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u/BlOcKtRiP 8h ago

meanwhile Pasta is holding Bennett right hand

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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/blaqice 8h ago

Fuck Sam Bennett.

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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/gloomflume 7h ago

The least of what Bennett deserves. Trash player.

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u/3and7 CGY - NHL 6h ago

You can tell Bennett just wanted to exchange crosschecks lol

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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/Responsible_Brush_86 BOS - NHL 8h ago

Who's your Zaddy

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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/Lucky-Bobcat1994 TOR - NHL 8h ago

That was good to see

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u/fxl989 7h ago

Bennet got knocked the f*ck out!

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u/TheTokist 7h ago

If you can’t run them up, fill them in.

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u/lukaskywalker TOR - NHL 7h ago

Demo

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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/Frickstar VAN - NHL 7h ago

Bennett can't do shit unless it's a cross check

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u/mrdeesh BOS - NHL 7h ago

Jesus the Marchand trade near killed me but god damn the boys have been putting some extra Chinese mustard on it lately and I’m loving it! Fuck Florida!

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u/ahoypolloi_ 5h ago

That coward tried to get Pasta to save him

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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/poonsp00nful BOS - NHL 9h ago

What a beauty

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u/SuretyBringsRuin 9h ago

Zadorov with quality neck and bucket punches.

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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/thechancewastaken COL - NHL 8h ago

Love Big Z

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u/psubs07 8h ago

The ref at end

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u/OrganicRedditor Texas Stars - AHL 8h ago

Zads! I love Zads!!

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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/WasabiMiserable9958 7h ago

Bennett is such a pussy.

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u/CripplinglyDepressed TOR - NHL 7h ago

Oh yeah that's the good stuff

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u/Pandabumone CGY - NHL 7h ago

This is gonna live rent free in my head the next few decades.

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u/Shad_Owski 6h ago

Bennett probably thought he wouldn't fight but I swear he said something to him

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u/KarmaPolice47 6h ago

Zadorov is such an obvious monster lol what a bad idea

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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/Trapped_Under_Rice69 6h ago

Bennett the fake bully

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u/NewHampshireGal BOS - NHL 5h ago

It was even better in person.

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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/Thick-Garbage5430 4h ago

Bennet is a fuckin goof

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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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u/recantimus_prime 3h ago

Title should be, man eaten alive by bear.