Marchand Honored, Records Two Assists in Return

Brad Marchand returned to TD Garden and was honored with a standing ovation and a two-minute tribute video that left him visibly emotional; he said seeing a photo of his children hit him “like a ton of bricks.” Marchand recorded two assists as the Florida Panthers beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on a late Carter Verhaeghe goal. He spent 16 seasons and 1,090 games with the Bruins, compiling 422 goals and 976 points and serving as captain before being traded in March 2025. Marchand later helped the Panthers win back-to-back Stanley Cups and signed a six-year contract in free agency. He called the tribute extremely touching, thanked the fans, and the visit underscored his enduring bond with Boston supporters while he remains a veteran presence for Florida.