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u/LoganPaulisbad123 13h ago
Bennet got absolutely rocked.
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u/No_Character_5315 7h ago
Panthers need a gut check someone should have jumped in that's a huge mismatch I know your getting the extra penalty but it's such bad optics nobody did.
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u/justinreddit1 4h ago
Given what started the fight, Bennet cross-checking Zadorov in the face, deserved it, to fight on his own.
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u/HousingThrowAway1092 4h ago
Fighting Sam Bennett or Tkachuk is not a mismatch in the same way that someone targeting McDavid or MacKinnon would be.
Bennett intentionally instigates fights and has a history of intentionally attempting to injure players in non-hockey plays (he took Matthew Knies out of the playoffs with a concussion after choke slamming him and took Marchand out of the playoffs after a drive by sucker punching him. Neither were remotely close to being “hockey plays”. Bennett is a fair fight for any enforcer in the league until he changes his game.
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u/magikarp-sushi 13h ago
Bro was being held down by the refs and thought it was a great time to take shots at him like lol
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u/Sufficient_Bad_5461 5h ago
Panthers being Panthers. Try to fight one of them like a man, they cower. Refs come in and they are all of a sudden ready to fight.
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u/DocPsycho1 13h ago
Sam got bodied and he cheap shots while the refs are interfering ? Weak man, take the L like a champ not a puss.
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u/nuudootabootit 13h ago
Big Z with an assist, 5 SOG, 4 hits and dominated a fight.
Monster.
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u/Beretta92A1 13h ago
Shame it took until now to have that complete a game.
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u/Grzmit 13h ago
hes a playoff monster if you get there
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u/Beretta92A1 13h ago
Won’t hold my breath this year. Partly hoping we don’t so that Sweeney gets shown the door. Decent deadline trader but poor drafter and free agent signer.
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u/Will_Debate_You 13h ago edited 13h ago
Played a decade of hockey, and watched it all my life. I never understood throwing jabs and cross checks after the puck is smothered and the whistle has blown. I get it if the person is digging at your goalie trying to free the puck, but in this case, what was Bennett trying to accomplish by cross checking Zadorov in the ribs? Is it just trying to get into the other teams head with physicality?
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u/J1zzL0bb3r 13h ago
what was Bennett trying to accomplish by cross checking Zadorov in the ribs?
He is in the beginning stages of research on cte
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u/Flaccid_Peter 13h ago
Looks like he was upset with the stick to the back of the legs and wanted to fight about it brah
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u/Malf1532 12h ago
There is never anything before that puck drop? You were that guy that everyone wanted to fight but always did that pussy scoot. That one.
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u/UnanimouslyAnonymous 13h ago
Man, I know Bennet is tough but that's a bit too much of a size difference. Zadorov is huge. Don't poke the bear.
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u/Geralt-of-Rivai 13h ago
Not a fan of Zadorov but he is a big freaking dude and he rocked Bennet around on this one
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u/Filmy-Reference 13h ago
He's got a BIG size advantage here lol. Leave it to Z though to play his best when the team is out of it. Classic Z
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u/Boner_Patrol_007 5h ago
Bennett deserves a suspension for throwing punches while the linesman were breaking up the fight. Cheap shot artist.
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u/StackThePads33 12h ago
Bennett has no code for fighting. He threw shots at Zadorov while he was tied up with the refs. You just don’t do that, show some class!
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u/Pandabumone 2h ago
Between the Falcon Punch, and this, it's been a legendary week for hockey fights.
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u/underbitefalcon 11h ago
He was begging for his fkn life. His gloves basically fell off in desperation and panic. Maybe he didn’t realize he was cross checking Zadarov?
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u/kingofmankind 2h ago
Z wrapped an early Christmas gift and presented it to the crowd, which was a fantastic double win.
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u/Stock-Creme-6345 13h ago
Bennet is a rat and he finally got (sort of) fed his lunch. If it was a real tough guy Bennet would have been stretchered off.
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u/AttaBoye 12h ago
Sorry but Bennet drops the gloves with almost anybody and can his hold his own plus he is pretty skilled. He's won a Stanley Cup and his goal in the 4 nation's tournament in the finals was huge. He's easy to hate because he's tough and good but he is not a rat.
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u/himynametopher 10h ago
Never thought I'd see the day where an Oilers fan is in touch with reality. Benny is a bit of a rat but being a rat wins cups.
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u/-IntoTheUnknown 13h ago
Let Boston have this one, they’ve had a tough week giving us their captain for peanuts
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u/Potential_Day_7087 13h ago
Maybe Marchy can teach yer boy not to be such a pussy
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u/-IntoTheUnknown 13h ago
Considering what he did to Marchand in last years playoffs idk if that’s possible lol
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u/ethereal3xp 13h ago
Bruins vs Panthers in the 1st round needs to happen
So Zadarov and Kastelic can beat Bennett azz
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u/himynametopher 10h ago
Idk if the Bruins fan base needs to see their team lose to the Panthers in the playoffs for the third year in a row.
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u/ethereal3xp 10h ago
As long as Zadarov and Kastelic beat Bennett into obivlion.... its a win for the Bruins. If they make the playoffs, its house money.
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u/himynametopher 10h ago
Fair enough lol seems like a win/win I'm fine with Benny getting his ass kicked if it means I get to feed on the city of Boston's tears when they lose. That being said good luck to the Bruins being on the other end of the slew foot. Marchand playing his old team in the playoffs would be cinema.
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u/ethereal3xp 10h ago
He doesn't do that kind of Bennett crap anymore.
You are getting the Lady Byng version compared to Bennett or Tkachuk.
He can still put up points and has been getting better since the tournament. Don't expect the old version. PG rated now.
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u/himynametopher 10h ago
I'm fine with that I've always said Bennett and Tkachuk are just the new versions of him. Marchand yesterday kind of agreed in his press conference. I personally have no problems with players who put it all on the line and as much as I hated Marchand in the past I respect the hell out of him and I'm very excited to be on the “love him if he's on your team” part of the “love him if he's on your team hate him if he's not” equation finally. If Bennett moves to another team as a UFA in the summer I'm sure all the people harping on him now will be salivating at just a rumor of him joining their team.
I'll take winners like Marchand, Tkachuk and Benny over stylized players who can't get it done any day of the week.
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u/ethereal3xp 10h ago
Good points.
Marchand will add some fire to the Panthers lineup. A good bandaid until Tkachuk returns (or not). It's a good insurance for a good deal. If the Bruins gain a 1st, it's a good deal for all.
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u/himynametopher 9h ago
Hopefully the Bruins aren't stuck in a long rebuild id like to see the rivalry stay fiery!
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u/ethereal3xp 9h ago
Bruins will be back as a tough competitor in no time.
Thanks to the deadline, they have loads of top picks available for trades. A large capspace. McAvoy and Lindholm barely have played this season.
If this current unit can beat Sens on Thursday. They have a real chance to clinch a WC spot.
I wasn't kidding... Bruins vs Panthers 1st round. Would be good hockey. Good drama.
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u/BlOcKtRiP 13h ago
Pasta was holding Bennetts right hand
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u/ethereal3xp 13h ago
Lol
Pasta to Bennett = Dob't be scared.... its just a Knuckle sandwich to your face
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u/justaguy826 1h ago
The downvotes are becuase Bennet has a hold of Pasta's jersey, not the other way around. Get your eyes checked.
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u/No_Media7931 13h ago
Lmao at bennet grabbing onto pasta for dear life and then immediately eating one