In a notable incident during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Matthew Tkachuk and David Pastrnak engaged in a pre-agreed physical altercation at center ice. The fight, which occurred with 7:18 left to play, saw Tkachuk decisively overpower Pastrnak, leading to significant reactions from both the crowd and the benches. Pastrnak, acknowledging his lack of experience in fighting, fell down during the altercation. This event was part of a series of incidents that left the benches nearly empty, reflecting the intense rivalry and competitive spirit of the playoffs.
Pastrnak’s analysis of the fight with Tkachuk: “I'm not a very experienced fighter. I fell down.”
Montgomery on Pastrnak/Tkachuk: “What I’m really proud of is Pasta. There are so many guys out there pushing after the whistles when the linesmen is going to be there. They just went out there & fought. That’s what you like” https://t.co/spPVLo8mkf
DAVID PASTRNAK AND MATTHEW TKACHUK WERE SCRAPPIN' 😳 https://t.co/1OXUUp2Jby
Gotta love Pasta getting the go ahead from his coach to throw hands with Tkachuk @spittinchiclets https://t.co/KZEOis106B
Pasta and Tkachuk agree to have a go while skating off the ice #Hockeyguys https://t.co/OkjRrXCjVI
Pasta and Tkachuk agreed to fight before going at it the next shift! 🤯 https://t.co/HOVK6Spfpi
PASTA DROPS THE GLOVES WITH TKACHUK. 🥊 (🎥: @Sportsnet) https://t.co/dZjp808zJi
Yooo Tkachuk laying a beatdown on Pastrnak! #timetohunt https://t.co/J9auB7iwZh https://t.co/OFTXRDQ3yu
Tkachuk vs. Pastrnak Ding. Ding. Ding. 🛎️ 🥊 https://t.co/nPjvUOofxe
Pastrnak and Tkachuk drop the gloves right off the benches. Tkachuk throws a few punches at Pastrnak after he was down on the ice. What a wild finish to Game 2.
PASTRNAK AND TKACHUK DROP THE GLOVES! 🥊 https://t.co/RQqDxyOO2F
Pastrnak vs. Tkachuk?!?! Love to see hate in the #StanleyCupPlayoffs!
Pastrnak and Reinhart was a more equal battle. Pasta and Tkachuk? No sir
Pasta and Tkachuk throw down! What a series.
Holy [expletive], Matthew Tkachuk and David Pastrnak drop the gloves at center ice and Chucky levels Pasta. The benches are looking very spacious right now with 7:18 left to play.
Tkachuk and Pastrnak fight. Going to be no one left on the benches soon.
Tkachuk just kicked the crap out of Pastrnak
Matthew Tkachuk and David Pastrnak just dropped the gloves mid-play at center ice. Tkachuk dropped him and the crowd started going WILD.
Matthew Tkachuk just ended David Pastrnak. Holy moly.