The Boston Bruins are trailing 2-0 against the Calgary Flames after the first period. Kevin Shattenkirk and Matt Grzelcyk's defense was criticized for allowing Connor Zary to score. Martin Pospisil received a major penalty and game misconduct for a cross-check on Brad Marchand, leading to heated moments on the ice. Brad Marchand also faced aggression from the Calgary Flames, resulting in matching penalties. The Flames rookie, Martin Pospisil, was ejected for the cross-check, which was deemed a head-shot by some observers.
Down two after 20. https://t.co/dkwVs1JqSl
A brutal opening 20 minutes. Bruins will have one minute of carryover power play time to start the second. Flames hold a 12-10 edge in shots on goal and a 2-0 lead after one.
Cheap hit by Martin Prospisil gets a major cross checking penalty and a game misconduct for jumping Brad Marchand. Things could get ugly tonight after this https://t.co/cyJYYnaFfC
Things got a tad heated. Marchand off for a slash somehow. Martin Pospisil gets five minutes for cross-checking Marchand and a game misconduct.
#Flames rookie Martin Pospisil, in his first game back from injury, has been ejected for cross-checking. Looked more like an elbow, but it was a head-shot and I don't disagree it warrants a five-minute major.
Brad Marchand gets attacked by half the Calgary Flames on the ice after the whistle in front of the Calgary net & that turns into matching penalties. Marchand not happy about it & giving the referee crew an earful
Kevin Shattenkirk and Matt Grzelcyk with some "yikes" defense as a pairing allowing Connor Zary to just speed around them before dumping a backhander into the net past Jeremy Swayman. 2-0 Flames in the first period. B's playing like they're still on All Star break