Marchand takes out Stralman with dangerous trip
Brad Marchand was up to his old tricks.
The Boston Bruins forward claimed his latest victim Tuesday, dropping Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Anton Stralman with a slewfoot play late in the second period.
Marchand was not penalized on the play.
The incident comes just five days and two games after the league dropped the hammer on Marchand, hitting the Bruins winger with a maximum fine of $10,000 following a dangerous trip on Detroit Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall.
It's unknown whether the NHL will act on the play, but it will need to work in fast order, with the Bruins back in action Wednesday against the Washington Capitals.
The NHL defines a repeat offender as those who commit a second offense within an 18-month window, and considering the short turnaround from Marchand's latest indiscretion, the grounds exist for a longer penalty.
In all, here is short history of Marchand's long history of misdemeanors:
| Date | Offense | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 26 '17 | Dangerous trip | fined $10 000 |
| Dec. 30 '15 | Illegal clipping | suspended 3 games |
| Nov. 13 '15 | Roughing | fined $5 000 |
| Jan. 16 '15 | Slewfoot | suspended 2 games |
| Jan. 09 '12 | Illegal clipping | suspended 5 games |
| Dec. 12 '11 | Slewfoot | fined $2 500 |
| Mar. 17 '11 | Elbowing | suspended 2 games |
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