The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to face new lows after they once again dropped a game in their matchup against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. The team was already on a three-game losing streak, and it was obvious that the side was struggling.
Within minutes of the game, the Bruins took control. However, it was Nikita Zadorov’s second-period knockout of the Leafs’ captain, Auston Matthews, that kept the fans buzzing all night long. And it seems his agent is already enjoying himself, making fun of the forward.
What Did Nikita Zadorov’s Agent Have To Say After The Leafs’ Game?
The Maple Leafs have been a struggling side since the season began. And while they had occasional wins now and then, it’s obvious that their offense has been in shambles since Mitch Marner left for Vegas over the summer.
So when they entered last night’s game, Matthews had a chip on his shoulder to drive Toronto’s offense. But within minutes of the game, the Bruins were already a point ahead, and by the end of the first period, Boston had a formidable lead of 3-1.
With mounting pressure, Matthews took it upon himself to push the game, but it resulted in him getting slammed on the glass by Zadorov as he was knocked out. Unable to continue, he had to be carried off the ice, and that was it for the Leafs.
By the time the final buzzer went off, the Bruins had won the game 5-3. Still, after the match, it was Zadorov’s agent, Dan Milstein, who had something to say about his client’s actions. He quoted a tweet of his from two years ago when Zadorov had previously knocked out Matthews back in 2023.
He accompanied it with the caption, “Here comes Zadorov train… get your #LeafsForever tickets today… #WeAreGoldStar!” Milstein took a great jab at the Leafs’ captain as the Bruins star once again knocked him out.
However, while many Maple Leafs fans were distressed at yesterday’s happenings, some were curious. They pointed out that Zadorov also had the chance to pick a fight with Max Domi, but the D-man totally avoided any confrontation with him.
But Zadorov already had an answer for that. He mentioned, “I’m not going to fight my friends. We won a championship together in the OHL. I have respect for Max. And he’s so much smaller than me. It’s a lose-lose for me if I fight him.”
According to him, because of their shared history, the defenseman isn’t interested in any fight with Domi. However, while a confrontation between the two remains on the cards, the Leafs must figure out a game plan before their playoff contention is completely crushed.
