GIF: Brad Marchand jump punches Islanders' Donovan in the head

Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand isn't particularly tall, but what he lacks in height he makes up for in the creativity of his trolling and his iron will to bash opponents in the cranium.

During preseason action between the Bruins and the New York Islanders, Marchand gave Islanders defender Matt Donovan a punch to the head. With Donovan bent over at the time, Marchand decided to go airbone.

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Marchand was assessed a two-minute penalty for cross checking on the play, and Bruins defender Matt Bartkowski cashed in a short handed goal on the ensuing Islanders power play.

So the NHL's premiere super pest is infesting the ice and up to his usual tricks, and the season hasn't even started yet.