Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Brad Marchand Gets Standing Ovation in TD Garden Return as Panthers Edge Bruins 4-3

A tribute ovation preceded two assists that helped Florida end a four-game slide.

Overview

  • Marchand was visibly emotional during a first-period video montage of his Bruins years, drawing a standing ovation as players and officials applauded.
  • The 37-year-old logged two assists in his first game in Boston as a Panther, including on the power play that opened the scoring.
  • Carter Verhaeghe netted the decisive goal with 27 seconds remaining to seal Florida’s 4-3 win.
  • The victory snapped the Panthers’ four-game losing streak after both teams started 3-0 and then dropped four straight.
  • Traded by Boston at last season’s deadline, Marchand re-signed for six years in Florida and helped the Panthers win a second consecutive Stanley Cup.