Max Domi of the Toronto Maple Leafs has been fined $5,000 for boarding Aleksander Barkov of the Florida Panthers in the closing seconds of Game 4. This incident intensified the physical rivalry as both teams look to gain an edge in the playoffs, now tied at 2 in the best-of-7 series. Coach Craig Berube acknowledged the rising physicality and suggested the Leafs were matching it effectively, despite concerns about other hit incidents that have led to injuries and controversies. Game 5 is set for Toronto, where intensity is expected to increase further.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi was fined $5,000 for boarding Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov. Domi's hit occurred as time expired in Game 4.
The physical intensity of the series is expected to rise, with the Leafs prepared to push back, indicating they were the more physical team in Game 4.
Toronto coach Craig Berube noted that he felt Dmitry Kulikov's hit on Mitch Marner was 'way worse,' despite no penalty being called at that time.
The Leafs face a challenging series ahead, having lost Game 4 and needing to find ways to assert themselves physically to gain an advantage.
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