Update: the NHL has decided to not punish Brad Marchand
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Brad Marchand took a gross dive last night and we now have word on whether or not Marchand will be fined for his actions.. After a tap on the back of his leg from Toronto Maple Leafs forward Tyler Bertuzzi, Brad Marchand went flying clearly trying to sell a call, which he did successfully.
After the whistle, things got a bit chippy between Brad Marchand and Tyler Bertuzzi with Marchand going down rather easily after Bertuzzi "slashed" Marchand.
Bertuzzi is called for slashing on Marchand
I really hope Brad Marchand survives this treacherous slash.
Praying for him
Praying for him
Clearly, Bertuzzi did not do enough to warrant this kind of response from Marchand.
The NHL made a verdict on whether or not they would fine Marchand for his actions today.
The @NHL has decided not to fine #NHLBruins captain Brad Marchand for embellishment
The NHL typically fines players $2,000 for gross embellishment plays and considering how Marchand grabbed the other leg when he went down, he seems to have gotten away with one.
Source - Hockey Patrol
Referees fooled by an embarrassing dive from Bruins Marchand
Referees fooled by an embarrassing dive from Bruins Marchand
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AVRIL 23|300 ANSWERS Update: the NHL has decided to not punish Brad Marchand Should Brad Marchand have been fined for taking this dive? | ||
| Yes | 217 | 72.3 % |
| No | 83 | 27.7 % |
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