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Matthew Tkachuk taunts Evander Kane about his bankruptcy

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TJ Tucker
May 19, 2022  (7:42)
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The first Battle of Alberta to take place in the Stanley Cup playoffs in over three decades got underway last night and the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers did not disappoint on the entertainment value. Calgary took the first one 9-6 in a matchup that included plenty of excitement, roughness, and chirping. And, whenever there's chirping involved, you can be sure the Flames' Matthew Tkachuk is in the middle of it.

Tkachuk and Evander Kane were getting in each other's faces all game long. At one point, Tkachuk asked Kane if he wanted some money, a reference to Kane filing for bankruptcy in January of 2021 while allegedly owing millions to creditors.

At another point in the game, the two are going at it while Kane is in the box. Both of them had a lot to say here, but it's difficult to make out. However, Tkachuk clearly says "you poor bastard" twice.

I expect this personal battle to last as long as the series. This should be a great one.

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