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Bruins' Trent Frederic Says He Couldn't Breathe When Choked by Panthers' Ryan Lomberg

A chaotic end to Game 2 between the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers on Wednesday night led to Black and Gold winger Trent Frederic appearing to be choked by Cats forward Ryan Lomberg.

With three seconds remaining in Wednesday's Game 2, a 6-3 win for Florida, Frederic and Lomberg exchanged jabs before the two fell to the ice. While on the ice, Lomberg put his arms around Frederic's neck, seemingly choking the B's winger.

Ahead of Friday's Game 3 at FLA Live Arena, Frederic confirmed to reporters that Lomberg was choking him "a little bit.