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Watch: Penguins' Brandon Tanev calls Isles' Cal Clutterbuck a ‘coward’
Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Brandon Tanev (left) is playing with some playoff intensity. Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Penguins' Brandon Tanev calls Isles' Cal Clutterbuck a ‘coward’

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports  |  By Larry Brown  |  Last updated 5/18/21

Brandon Tanev had some serious trash talk for the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.

Tanev had a breakaway opportunity in the second period of Game 2 of the Penguins’ first-round playoff series with the Islanders. Tanev lost the puck and fell and slammed into Islanders goalie Semyon Varlamov.

Tanev was down for a while, and a skirmish broke out between the teams.

Tanev then had some words for the Islanders, appearing to tell Cal Clutterbuck to “shut the f— up” and call him a “coward.”

Scott Mayfield then stepped in and got into it with Tanev, who was obviously heated.

Tanev seemed to be fine despite the collision. Zach Aston-Reece and Matt Martin ended up getting roughing penalties.

It’s playoff hockey, and Tanev is bringing the passion to match the occasion.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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