Horrible cheap shot on Montreal Canadiens player Max Pacioretty

On March 8, the Habs played the "Big Bad Bruins". This was probably the most important game to date this season not only because of the tension between these two teams physically (they don't like each other very much) and because of how close they are in the standings as they race for first in the division. and they have a reputation of being a tough team who plays very physical.

There's nothing wrong with physicality in sports I guess but this... this isn't something that belongs.



It all started two months ago to the day when the same Canadiens rookie sensation, Max Pacioretty, scored in overtime to win the game 3-2 after the Bruins allowed the Habs to score two goals in the final 3 minutes of play to tie up the game. After he scored, he gave Boston defender Zdeno Chara (who happens to be 6"9, 260 pounds) a little shove behind his net and he didn't take it well. Since then, it was war.



The Canadiens and Bruins played again about a month later. The B's still had a bitter taste in their mouth from the loss and the game was due to be a good one. It didn't disappoint. A full brawl started when a Boston player hit a Montreal player after the whistle that even saw the goalies exchange fists. Now there is a heated debate amongst NHL fans, players and the league between those who support fighting and those who don't. My primitive side loves it, but people are getting too big and strong and it just isn't worth it to see people get injured like that but thankfully, this didn't happen during this brawl.

Notice about 15 seconds into the video, Zdeno Chara (#33 in Black) goes after Max Pacioretty (#67) for a bit, still looking for retaliation from the last game.



Anyways... If you don't like hockey, this won't make you change your mind and if you do, it's just disappointing. The guy is gonna face a suspension for sure. Pacioretty, who is the Habs best forward as of late and is parts of the small group of young players who are the future of the team, might have played his last game with that level of skill. He suffered a major concussion and may have injured his neck.

Thanks Boston, you really screwed the pooch in that one.

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