Bruins player gets a 5-minute major and a game misconduct
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Anthony Richard managed to notch Boston's first shot on goal, a feat that took the team slightly over 11 minutes to achieve. Following this, Matt Grzelcyk faced a penalty for engaging in prohibited stickwork against Max Pacioretty in front of Boston's net, an action that visibly caused Pacioretty to crumple in pain. The incident seemed to involve Grzelcyk's stick making painful contact between Pacioretty's legs, leading to Grzelcyk being slapped with a five-minute major penalty. This sluggish start for the Bruins hints at a possible need to ditch the decaf for something stronger during the intermission to kickstart their momentum.
As highlighted by Ray Ferraro during the broadcast, Grzelcyk's intention could have been merely to immobilize Pacioretty's stick but missed the mark.
However, the outcome of his action was that he ended up spearing Pacioretty, which is a clear violation according to the NHL rulebook.
The Capitals demonstrated a dominant performance in the first 20 minutes, securing a 14-4 lead in shots on goal over the Bruins. This stark contrast underscores the urgency for the Bruins to elevate their gameplay and close the gap in offensive production.
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