Matthew Tkachuk fires back at Chris Kreider during media scrum
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk fired back at New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider during media scrum after throwing his mouthguard in game 4.
The Panthers and Rangers are tied 2-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals, and tensions are rising between Matthew Tkachuk and Chris Kreider.
On Tuesday night, the Panthers won in overtime, their third consecutive game to go into extra time. Sam Reinhart scored the game-winner, giving the home team a much-needed victory.
The game was full of excitement, and a new rivalry seems to be brewing between Tkachuk and Kreider. After the game, Tkachuk revealed an unusual incident: Kreider tried to throw his mouthguard into the stands, but it didn't make it over the glass.
Tkachuk made a sharp comment about the situation.
«I told him it was the best play he made all game,» Tkachuk quipped.
With physical players like Matt Rempe on the Rangers, any taunts from the Panthers might be met with a strong response. This intense battle is set to continue over the next three games.
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29 MAI | 206 ANSWERS Matthew Tkachuk fires back at Chris Kreider during media scrum Who will have more of an impact on the series between Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk and New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider? | ||
| Chris Kreider | 47 | 22.8 % |
| Matthew Tkachuk | 137 | 66.5 % |
| Neither | 22 | 10.7 % |
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