The Bruins defenseman hit the Red Wing forward in the hand with his stick to earn himself a slashing call. Raymond then turned to the official shaking his hand. He was either in pain or — as Zadorov thought — trying to portray that in Boston’s 3-2 win Tuesday at TD Garden.

Following the game, Zadorov called out Red Wings forward Lucas Raymond for embellishment, which led to the big Bruins defenseman to receive a two-minute minor for slashing. Zadorov also cross-checked Raymond after the whistle.

Nikita Zadorov typically looks like a man amongst boys whenever he’s on the ice for the Boston Bruins, and as one of the biggest and most intimidating players in all of the NHL, he’s been a frequent visitor to the penalty box this season.