Matthew Tkachuk expressed his respect for David Pastrnak after their fight in Game 2, stating it was good for both sides. Tkachuk emphasized they were not playing around but aiming to have fun and land punches during the fight.
Matthew Tkachuk gave David Pastrnak ‘tons of respect’ for Game 2 fight https://t.co/mjJT3S0mrC
“We weren’t going out there to play patty-cake.” Matthew Tkachuk says he has plenty of respect for David Pastrnak after their fight last night as the team gets ready after a “spicy” Game 2. https://t.co/nDc6bIrcV0
Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk has ‘tons of respect’ for David Pastrnak after fight with Bruins star in ‘spicy’ Florida win https://t.co/nkn2BlWUZ2
"We weren't going out there to play Patty Cake, we were going out there to have some fun in the fight and try to land some punches." Matthew Tkachuk on his fight with David Pastrnak in Game 2. https://t.co/gWBRjMVHg0
Tkachuk says he has tons of respect for Pastrnak for wanting to fight last night. Thinks it was good for both sides in that moment.