Ex-Hurricanes Coach Explains Why Brady Tkachuk Lost Early Duel to Jordan Staal
A former Carolina Hurricanes coach believes Jordan Staal “won” his early fight against Brady Tkachuk in Game 1 of their playoff series, not for the fight itself, but for the message it sent to his team. Peter Laviolette argues Staal’s response established Carolina’s physical presence and contributed to their early series lead.