During the recent Leafs-Bruins game, cameras caught Brad Marchand stirring up trouble with the Leafs bench as the clock ticked down to a Bruins victory.
The rivalry between the two teams is hotter than ever, especially in this first-round series. The Bruins secured a 4-2 win in game 3, putting them ahead 2-1 in the series, with Marchand right in the thick of the action, doing what he does best: getting under the Leafs' skin.
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Marchand couldn't resist tossing out a taunt as he skated past the Leafs bench after the Bruins scored an empty-netter. He was caught on camera saying, 'It's over in 5.' There's some debate about what he actually said, with some hearing "Still 35" in reference to the time left.
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Even after the game, the Leafs players were discussing Marchand's antics. Rookie Matthew Knies summed it up well.
"He wants to get under our skin and influence the refs, so I think we've just got to be composed and not kind of get into that BS. Just play hard and make him less effective."
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Despite Marchand's efforts, the Leafs need to tighten up, especially on their powerplays. If they can do that, the drama surrounding Marchand won't matter as much, and they'll have a better chance at winning.
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