Aleksander Barkov Sends Major Shot at Max Domi Ahead of Game 5
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Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov was crunched from behind by Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi at the end of Game 4 and it made things ugly.
In Game 4 between the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs, it was the Panthers who came away with the win in the end.
At the end of the game, Max Domi was clearly frustrated and he took that frustration out on Aleksander Barkov by hitting him from behind.
The next day, Domi was given a $5000 fine by the National Hockey League. Tonight, the two will see each other on the ice again in Game 5 of their second-round matchup.
Aleksander Barkov gets feisty with Max Domi
Prior to Game 5, Barkov spoke to the media where he was asked about Domi and what he thought about the big hit.
This subsequently led to a bit of a shot at Domi, as Barkov reiterated that since it was a hit from behind, he couldn't actually comment on what it looked like.
What did Aleksander Barkov think of Max Domi's hit on him at the end of Game 4?
«I didn't see it.»
«I didn't see it.»
This game should be an interesting one and given everything that happened in Game 4, we can expect a bit of a physical affair.
Whether or not these teams really get biblical with each other, still remains to be seen. All we do know is the Leafs fans in the building will have to bring some energy.
As for Max Domi, one has to wonder if he will be one of the players scratched tonight as Berube is promising to make some changes.
Hopefully, the Leafs live up to the moment and understand that this is their most important game of the season so far.
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