Tkachuk not bothered by Doughty's comments: 'I'll sleep like a baby'

Calgary Flames agitator Matthew Tkachuk isn't letting Drew Doughty get under his skin.

The Los Angeles Kings defenseman had some strong words for Tkachuk before Monday's contest between the two teams. Doughty said he had "no respect" for the Flames forward and that many others around the league share the same opinion.

"Doesn't bother me at all," Tkachuk said after the game, according to Flames beat reporter Wes Gilberston. "Doesn't really surprise me. Doesn't not surprise me. It's just another day. I'll sleep like a baby and not worry about that type of stuff, I'll tell you that."

When the two engaged in the third period, Tkachuk did what he does best by agitating Doughty before goading him into a two-minute slashing penalty.

Doughty and Tkachuk go at it. Doughty goes for slashing: https://t.co/WhIRoPIG9O#LAKvsCGY #Flames #GoKingsGo #LAKings pic.twitter.com/pRXhbqsZie

- Eric (@Kingsgifs) March 26, 2019

The Flames were shut out on home ice for the first time all season in the 3-0 loss. The two teams meet once more this campaign on April 1 in Los Angeles.

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