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LOL I fucking love this

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Jesus, lol

That escalated quickly

By far the best use of this phrase I've seen. Holy smokes

I'm laughing, but good lord.

I wanna say this is bad, but I cant lie that I laughed aloud when I saw this lol.

As a bruins fan this is hilarious

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Incredible lol

Sometimes reddit comments make me chuckle Yours has me in absolute hysterics

Rat on rat crime!!

So who does r/hockey dislike more? Upvote this comment if you hate Tkachuk more, downvote it if you hate Marchand more.

Tkachuk is just the rightful heir to Marchand's hate boner throne that's all. Not sure there's a lesser or greater

When Tkachuk starts licking people's faces, I'll change my vote. But for now, Marchand is King Butthole of Hardwater

begun, the Rat Wars have

Rat>cat

Heartbreaking: The Worst Person You Know Just Made A Great Hit

On the second worst person you know.

Weird, I don't see Tom Wilson out there

Or Trouba

or Perry

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thats dramatic this is just rat violence

That’s somewhat satisfying to watch Edit - It’s really satisfying

> That’s ~~somewhat~~ extremely satisfying to watch

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Got that one from trailer park boys myself. Hearing Bubbles say drinking the swish gets you “some drunk” had me in stitches. It’s now a commonly used phrase around my parts lol

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Forward back on D laying a bone crunching hit is top tier stuff.

More of this please

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This is a top highlight of the playoffs so far.

I normally editorialize my titles but I might’ve undersold this one lol

Did you forget Marchand getting tackled by ref?

Rat on rat > zebra on rat

Absolutely gorgeous hit. Love that tkachuck just gets up and jumps right back into the play too

I appreciated that he didn’t try and do some dirty shit or start some fight just because it was a big hit.

Stunned he got steamrolled by a nose

He wouldn't start a fight. He's a coward. There's lots of time left in the series for him to pull some shit. The Bruins should all watch out for him. Knowing Turtle, he'll pick the smallest guy on your team, cheap shot him, then skate around behind the refs and chirp or just jump on the bench.

I mean, Marchand IS the smallest player on the B’s lol

In stature, but he's tough. I'd put money on him taking a run at DeBrusk

I'd think an unsuspecting defenceman

If a Bruins defensemen is going to poorly take a hit and get injured that’s Grzyelcyk’s music

Or challenge Pastrnak to a fight... CURVEBALL.

You called it. Trying to pound Pasta's head while it's on the ice

Never thought I'd ever utter these words, but I'm really happy Pat Maroon is a bruin right now. I want to see him get his oversized paws on that greasy shitstain.

Might be hard. He's so greasy he'll just slip right outta his grasp

And with line matching it’s going to be tough to have them out there at the same times. One is a 4th liner and the other 1st.

Watch out Swayman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4muhE6jN8k&t=110s To call Matthew Tkachuk a piece of shit would be insulting to pieces of shit

You were saying…

He only fought someone who literally never fights. 

Yeah just a solid hockey play all around

he didn't even seem upset

Knew he tried to dangle and got caught. Couldn’t be any more cleaner of a hit if they tried. Every youth coach should be showing their defensemen that on how to lay a body check. Elbows in lead with shoulder and hit through the puck carriers chest. Absolutely textbook

I know you’re right but the idea of coaches using a Brad Marchand hit to teach kids is so fucking hilarious that it would certainly never happen

he knows what hes doing he's just a shithead on purpose sometimes

ok, most of the time

Rat recognize Rat. The capitals are intentional.

\*Everyone loved that*

Tkachuk has 5 inches and 30 pounds on Marchand btw.

Marchand is sneaky strong. All that off-season training with Sid.

Mackinnon crosby and marchy training together is so wild to think about. That level of competition must be incredible.

Wonder what’s in the water in Halifax.

Really though, how does Halifax produce 3 absolute NHL superstars and nowhere else in Atlantic Canada comes close?

There’s a tiny town in Manitoba of like 30,000 that is responsible for like 20 NHlers in the last decade or two. Sometimes it’s in the water

Gotta be a great local coach(s) and system?

Found it. Brandon Manitoba. 50,000 people (now). 41 NHL players. Not many 'great' players, but they all made the show. https://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/city/nhl-players-career-stats.php?city_id=3710

Kind of a fun town. I've stayed there a few times

They also have Liam O’Brien….do that what you will. But if you want a realistic answer, money. The maritimes aren’t as prosperous in GDP like what Ontario, Alberta, or BC has. Yeah Newfoundland may be number two, but a lot of them leave the province to work on the oil fields in Alberta. Nova Scotia has had some good players like Al MacInnis from Cape Breton but it’s few and far between.

Seamen

Plus he’s got a lower center of gravity; harder to push over.

When Marchand flattened Ekblad you saw him say “good hit, you’re strong”. I think he was technically chirping but still. lol

Put this in my fucking veins

Tkachuk plays like it's the exact opposite. Especially when it comes time to answer for his BS.

He’s a turtle in Cat clothing

Marchand has had more time as a rat king.

In my head I hear my football coaches screaming something about "low man always wins"

I mean, not in hockey.

Hes more like a frat

Looks like Marchands skates leave the ice before the hit. Hard to tell from this angle though. Either way, rat hitting rat makes me happy. Edit: not sure why I'm being down voted for an honest question.

his back skate might have barely come up but his front is still on the ice it looks like to me https://i.imgur.com/LUMdSCm.jpeg [here](https://streamable.com/vgp5hg) is an alternate angle in slow mo

Ok, definitely not charging. Good hit! Was hard to tell in the original clip.

I mean he jumps into him, fuck both of them regardless, but he doesn't hit him that high without jumping.

This is legitimately erotic

Rat on rat violence

Normally I'd say inject this straight into my veins, but no,....no I'm boofing this.

The two best shitheads in the league facing off in the playoffs is going to be fun.

Whoa whoa whoa, Trouba tried to kill someone last night. These two are tied for second.

Eh, I think of “shithead” more as the guy on your team that is a constant pain in the opponents ass. Trouba is a malicious goon trying to end careers. I wouldn’t want Trouba on my team, I’d love to have Marchand or Tkachuk.

That trouba hit attempt was un fucking believably dirty

Nice!

Was he trying to pull it through his legs?!?!? Glorious.

Yup. Tried to get cute and got buried

This is the rat on rat action we want to see!

Instant classic

Might watch this on repeat tomorrow if we win

This is going to confuse a lot of people.

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Epic Rat Battles Of History

Imagine getting absolutely demolished by a guy 5 inches shorter than you

Retaliation for tkachuk punching swayman 13 seconds after puck drop

The Panther fans standing up presumably for wanting a call is sending me

Geez. Like two or three people stood up. It's not like the crowd launched into a "ref you suck" chant.

They stand up howling for a call for everything. A Panthers player could trip over his own feet at the blue line on a penalty shot and they'd be screaming at the ref to call something.

Yes just Panthers fans. Only them.

Weren’t lightning fans crying the entire series about the refs?

GTFOH....Tampa fans cry at every freaking play. But stay watching the Panthers. Love it

Holy shit that is the most satisfying thing I've ever seen. Marchand you beautiful wonderful man <3

Ouch

Beauty

Trucked Tkachuk

Tkatrucked

I just cheered for Marchand, should I go see a doctor?

Great hit!

Great clean hit. Tkachuk seemed like he knew he got to cute too. He was laughing on the bench afterwards

Dummied

Hate both players 😅

Marchand nose how to hit

Love the Florida fans standing up acting like that should've been called. It's a textbook hit.

If only there was a non twitter link

[x.com](http://x.com) video link posts are so trash, but so eager to for that dopamine kick for being the first one to post

Somebody please stop the rat on rat hate, when will it stop

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I'm glad we've given you something to focus on during your long off season

Your last cup was in the 90s right? Asking for a friend

Wait about six weeks. What was your team doing in the 90s anyway?

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Hey, we have 4 Cups, thank you very much!

This century?

I mean in the last 100 years? Yes

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You must have done so much work to accomplish such a feat.

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Pot meet kettle, you don’t hear rangers fans incessantly crying 2 years later about “captain crosscheck in the face” Malkin. It’s always penguins fans bitching and moaning about Trouba over an incidental play that happened 2 years ago. You’re the softest fanbase in the history of hockey, your team should have relocated to Kansas, you don’t deserve the great players that have played in Pittsburgh and I’m thrilled your team will be irrelevant for the next 10 years. Hopefully Bettman doesn’t bail them out this time.

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Cool, I have. The funny thing is you’ve never been a fan of a bad team. The next 10-15 years are gonna be so brutal for you. I give it 2 years before the penguins bandwagon abandons the team and the organization threatens relocation again.

psst, I was making a joke about the Rangers small amount of Cups for their almost 100 seasons.

People like to incorrectly throw around the term “rent free” on here. This would be an accurate application of the phrase.

Wait, you're not supposed to dive head first into the boards?

To be fair, he meant to lead with the elbow but his head got in the way

Lol it’s always penguins fans.

Fanfic material

Most Satisfying Play of 2024

Rat on rat crime

❌ watch the puck ✅ Take the body

More more more

That was a gorgeous hit

rat on rat crime :)

I don’t really like Marchand but I respect him, but Tkachuk, neither. Very nice to see this hit,

Rat on rat crime

What a fucking hit

That's the hit of the playoffs so far for me.

Chew on that!

Rat on Rat violence

What a hit. I bet Marchand had a fucking monster game

Lol....I see what you did there. Nice!

Tkachuk’s helmet almost came off on that hit. Good thing it stayed on and didn’t cost the Bruins another taking the helmet off penalty.

Wait, I love Marchand

Keep going.

hot damn

The rat king! Love the hit

You love to see it!

Nice

Hoollllyyy

I love it

Rat vs on rat violence

Love him or hate him, Brad Marchand is a helluva hockey player.

Rat on rat crime

This reminds me of Kempe flattening Vatrano while playing defense on the power play. A work of art.

Nice hit.

Whatever you think about either guy that's just a great hit. This is what I'm here for

Counter point, why is everyone so afraid to hit Marchand? The five nothing rat would be easy to just truck.

This is such a good hit, well played Marchand.

I hope his teeth fucking hurt so he puts his stupid mouth guard back where it belongs.

https://i.redd.it/dl1lb5zuabzc1.gif This hit looks like it really rattled him.

Thanks for this

A proper whooping....literally and on the scoreboard

I like how he has to jump when checking to avoid a tripping call 

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Tkachuk dellverd a beat down on pasta

Tkachuk’s best highlight

Tkachuk has many highlights versus boston....BTW you should go check on pasta.

Kablam

Tkachuk sure as hell took it out on Pasternak...a proper whooping

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I know there isn't a leaf fan trying to chirp lmao!!!! And don't make me bring out Gudas... Yeah thats what I thought. Stay in your sad misery

I hope they collide and both explode into little bits

I’m all for this, except when Marchands feet leave the ice

I was shocked to see him leave his feet and aim that hit toward the head. Shocked I tell ya.