Pat Maroon, a three-time Stanley Cup winner, commented on the altercation involving Tkachuk and Pastrnak during a recent NHL game. Maroon criticized Tkachuk for hitting Pastrnak on the ground twice, labeling the action as 'dirty'. He expressed his restraint in not retaliating directly against Tkachuk to avoid a penalty that could disadvantage his team, the Boston Bruins. Maroon's strategic decision reflects his commitment to his team's success over personal conflicts.
Pat Maroon says Bruins should be angry after Game 2, but ‘Tkachuk’s not going to fight me’ https://t.co/PsD0vEhOZD
Asked Pat Maroon about the “Maroon should go after Tkachuk” theme that some fans have talked about since the end of Game Two….. Pretty logical answer from the 3-time #StanleyCup winner #NHLBruins📷 @wbz https://t.co/99v3UfmQld
Asked Pat Maroon about the “Maroon should go after Tkachuk” theme that some fans have talked about since the end of Game Two….. Pretty logical answer from the 3-time #StanleyCup winner #NHLBruins @wbz https://t.co/2iJTffeAwR
Pat Maroon on Pastrnak fight: “It's two skill guys fighting. Tkachuk’s not going to fight me. If I go out there, take a dumb penalty and they get a PP, my job's not accomplished. I just got to take numbers. I don't like how he hit him on the ground twice. I think that's dirty.”
Pat Maroon on Tkachuk: "Obviously I didn't like how he hit [Pastrnak] on the ground twice. I think that's dirty."