Controversy is once again swirling around the NHL playoffs, and at the center of it is a name that Toronto Maple Leafs fans know all too well: Brad Marchand. The high-stakes series between the Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers has already been marked by physical play and heated moments, but recent events have pushed emotions to a boiling point.

After losing Anthony Stolarz to a questionable hit, Toronto’s frustration only deepened when Marchand, now wearing a Panthers jersey, was involved in another contentious incident—this time targeting goaltender Joseph Woll.

The lack of a penalty call on the play left both Woll and Leafs fans in disbelief, fueling accusations of inconsistent officiating and reigniting old rivalries. As the series intensifies, all eyes are on whether the Maple Leafs can channel their outrage into results on the ice, or if Marchand’s antics will once again tip the scales in a crucial playoff battle.

Brad Marchand

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Maple Leafs fans everywhere are outraged after another dirty action against their goaltender went uncalled.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have already lost Anthony Stolarz for an undetermined amount of time after he was elbowed in the head by Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett.

And now, notorious former Boston Bruins pest Brad Marchand has once again drawn the ire of Toronto fans everywhere.

Marchand tripped Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll, who replaced Stolarz, behind the net; there was no penalty called on the play.

Woll was seen arguing and pleading his case with the on-ice officials as to why there was no penalty called on the play; considering he could have been injured on the play, it’s a legitimate gripe on his part.

It wouldn’t be long before Marchand followed that up by giving Woll a snow shower:

Marchand was soon seen jawing with Maple Leafs forward Scott Laughton, who is already very acquainted with Marchand and clearly didn’t appreciate his actions against Woll.

Marchand is already well accustomed to making life miserable for the Maple Leafs from all of his years with the Bruins, especially in the postseason.

Maple Leafs fans still haven’t forgotten the impact that Marchand has made in all 4 of Boston’s postseason victories over Toronto, including last year.

Will this year be any different now that he’s with the defending champion Panthers? That’s to be determined.

Right now, the Maple Leafs have a 1-0 series lead over the Panthers and hope to make it 2-0 before the series shifts to Florida.