In the first period of the game, Tkachuk appeared to deliberately slide towards Bruins' player Parker Wotherspoon with his skates raised, in what looked like a serious attempt to injure his opponent.
The incident, which was captured on video, showed Tkachuk's reckless actions, yet no penalty was called on the Panthers forward. This sparked further controversy and debate over whether Tkachuk should face consequences for his dangerous play.
In crucial games like this one, tensions often run high, but that is no excuse for endangering the safety of opponents. Many are calling for Tkachuk to face consequences for his actions, but without further clarification from him, the debate continues.