The National Hockey League would prefer if Boston Bruins star Brad Marchand refrained from licking, nuzzling or cuddling his opponents.
In Game 1 of the Bruins' first-round series victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, Marchand made highlight reels when he appeared to lick the face of Leafs forward Leo Komarov. Or at the very least, nuzzled him.
It wasn't the first showing of affection Marchand had bestowed upon Komarov, having delivered a kiss to his cheek earlier in the season.
"I thought he wanted to cuddle. I just wanted to get close to him," said Marchand, who wasn't penalized on the play.