Bruins agitator Brad Marchand was up to his old RAT tricks against Thursday night vs the Lightning when he put Bolts star Brayden Point in a headlock towards the end of the game. What made it even worse is there were no repercussions... ridiculous! Oh well, the Lightning got the last laugh and the win!
VIA NESN: You could forgive Brayden Point if he was a little miffed about getting put in a headlock late in Thursday’s game. But actually, it resulted in a proverbial stick tap from the Tampa Bay Lightning star. During the final seconds of overtime between the Lighting and Boston Bruins at TD Garden, Point tried to gather a loose puck along the boards in Tampa’s offensive zone after Boston’s failed clear attempt. A puck battle with Brad Marchand ensued, and ultimately Marchand put Point in a headlock as the final seconds ran out. Marchand was not penalized on the play, and by putting Point in a headlock it prevented the visitors from potentially having a late chance in the 3-on-3 extra period should Point have gained possession.
“I’m going for the puck, really it’s a great play,” Point said. “There’s not much time, he breaks up a potential chance for us and he still gets to shoot in the shootout. There’s no real consequence for that, so really it’s a good play.” Point will have to wait a while if he wants to settle the score. The Bruins and Lightning won’t meet again until Dec. 12.
Stamkos won it in the Shoot-Out though so Boo-Ya!