In the Bruins' recent game against the Panthers, Charlie Coyle emerged as a standout player, filling in the shoes of the team's top two centers with a remarkable performance.
Coyle's teammates had nothing but praise for him, with some even referring to him as a "monster" and "animal" after game three. However, Brad Marchand, known for his wit, had a unique way of complimenting Coyle's stellar play.
Coyle truly shined on Friday night as Boston's leading center, scoring a goal and recording five shots and one hit in just under 17 minutes of ice time. His exceptional performance was best exemplified by his ability to keep Florida's captain, Aleksander Barkov, at bay. Barkov was limited to one assist and three shots in almost 20 minutes on the ice.
While several teammates referred to the 6'3", 223-pound center as a "monster" and "animal" during their postgame interviews, Marchand offered a more light-hearted, yet flattering, commentary:
