During the Caps win against the Bruins, one couldn’t help but notice that sweet, pungent aroma of beef wafting throughout the rafters of TD Garden.
The beef was with noted pest Brad Marchand, who during the season opener, roped Lars Eller into his first ever fight.
To start, Lars tried to get back at Marchand, dropping his gloves for round two. Marchand didn’t want to fight, and Eller ended up with a penalty.
Lars Eller drops his gloves, but rat-like Brad Marchand has no courage. 🐀 pic.twitter.com/GnnrIkdimj
— Ian Oland (@ianoland) January 11, 2019
During a break in play in the third period, Tom Wilson chirped Marchand’s ear off, trying to get under his skin. Marchand skated away while downing water.
.@tom_wilso spent the entire TV timeout after the Orlov injury going back and forth with Marchand and the Bruins bench. pic.twitter.com/u3rsi8QUIz
— NBC Sports Capitals (@NBCSCapitals) January 11, 2019
Even the soft-spoken Michal Kempny had words with Marchand, and apparently joined a long list of Caps who were miffed.
Michal Kempny becomes the fifth or sixth Capitals player to have words with Brad Marchand.
— Chris Kuc (@ChrisKuc) January 11, 2019
After words didn’t do the trick, the Caps started getting physical, and Brooks Orpik joined Wilson to go full Mighty Ducks Bash Brothers on the pest.
Tom Wilson and Brooks Orpik are taking turns at making runs at Brad Marchand. #ALLCAPS
— Chris Kuc (@ChrisKuc) January 11, 2019
After the win, Eller and Marchand shared their thoughts on the fight that wasn’t.
Eller said there “wasn’t much integrity in his game,” while Marchand quipped “[Eller] plays maybe 10-12 minutes a night. I’m playing 20.”
The Capitals next game against the Bruins is February 3 at Capital One Arena, so buckle up for more beef.
Full RMNB Coverage of Caps at Bruins
Headline photo: NBC Sports Washington
