In a rare display of emotion, Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares showed uncharacteristic anger during the team's recent matchup against the St. Louis Blues at Scotiabank Arena.
During a pivotal moment in the game, Tavares erupted in frustration towards the on-ice official, vehemently demanding a penalty for what he believed to be a clear infraction.
His impassioned outburst, captured by microphones, reverberated throughout the arena as he emphatically exclaimed,
"Call the f--king trip man! The f--k is that!"
Such outspokenness from Tavares is uncommon, underscoring the gravity of the situation and the intensity of the game.