The recent fight between Matthew Tkachuk and David Pastrnak during Game 2 has become a focal point for hockey fans everywhere, stirring a mix of reactions.
Amid various opinions, Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery shared his perspective on the incident.
While Montgomery acknowledged that the fight itself was part of the game's intensity, he criticized Tkachuk's actions towards the end of the altercation.
Specifically, he expressed disapproval of Tkachuk throwing an extra punch at Pastrnak as the Bruins' forward was going down. Montgomery stated,
"That's not part of the game to me,"
indicating his displeasure with what he viewed as a cheap shot.