During the previous matchup, Pastrnak engaged in a fight with Tkachuk after the Panthers forward provoked him on the ice. Maroon, looking ahead to their next encounter, cautioned Tkachuk for his actions towards Pastrnak. He mentioned that a fight between him and Tkachuk is unlikely, as they probably won't be on the ice together.
Maroon expressed dissatisfaction with Tkachuk's treatment of Pastrnak, particularly his actions when Pastrnak was on the ground. Despite this, Maroon emphasized the importance of focusing on their team's performance and channeling their anger and intensity into their play.
Following the Bruins' 6-1 loss in game 2, Maroon stressed the need for the team to play with more intensity and anger, especially regarding their own performance.
