Brad Marchand is on an absolute rampage against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and he has been a difference maker in their first round series.
Tonight, however, he took his antics too far, getting involved in a scrum after a trip from Pontus Holmberg, and then getting into a verbal argument with referees. In response, a referee body slammed him to the ground, sparking massive reactions.
Brad Marchand and Pontus Holmberg go at itbefore Marchand is taken out by the linesman:
With the game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins headed into overtime, we will see how Brad Marchand's impact goes down. If he can hold strong despite this referee incident, the Boston Bruins can clinch a spot in the second round.