In Game 3 of the Capitals vs. Canadiens series, a fight broke out on the benches as tensions flared after the second period. Tom Wilson attempted to fight Josh Anderson, who had pushed Lars Eller after the buzzer. Both players received penalties, showcasing the heightened physicality of the matchup. Lars Eller commented on the emotions in play, indicating frustrations with the opponents' conduct post-whistle. This incident marks a continuation of Wilson's history of on-ice altercations, underscoring the fierce competition between both teams.
‘It's a lot of emotions, both sides,’ Eller said. ‘I think we're playing with a lot of physicality... after the whistle, some dirty [bleep], so we'll let the [bleep]ing refs sort it out.’
Wilson, ever so sarcastic, made sure to taunt the Canadiens at the end of the play, doing a crying face at the Habs as they yelled at him.
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