Keefe’s Backhanded Compliment to Marchand’s ‘Elite’ Art of Evading Penalties

After Brad Marchand’s heroics secured the Boston Bruins a 4-2 Game 3 victory and a 2-1 series lead over the Toronto Maple Leafs, Maple Leafs’ head coach Sheldon Keefe voiced his frustrations with Marchand’s ability to evade penalties. Keefe acknowledged Marchand’s world-class talent but criticized his skillful manipulation of the referees. Maple Leafs’ forward Matthew Knies emphasized the need for composure and focus on effective play, rather than allowing Marchand’s tactics to influence their gameplay.

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