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Brad Marchand Makes Stanley Cup Final History in Panthers-Oilers Game 3
Brad Marchand Makes Stanley Cup Final History in Panthers-Oilers Game 3 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand is showing the world exactly why he was a hot commodity at the NHL trade deadline back in early March. Advertisement The Panthers acquired the 37-year-old from the Boston Bruins for a conditional second-round pick that has turned into a 2027 or 2028 first-rounder due to Florida winning two rounds of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Marchand playing in at least 50% of its games. Marchand, who spent the first 15-plus seasons with the Bruins, has a reputation for being an elite playoff performer. He's scored double-digit points in 10 of the 13 postseasons he's played in, including his last eight. With his first-period goal in Monday's Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers, Marchand is just five points away from matching his playoff best. That goal also helped Marchand reach a Stanley Cup Final milestone no other player has ever achieved. Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during overtime in Game 3 of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Navarro-Imagn Images Marchand scored 56 seconds into the first period of Game 3, making him the first player in NHL history to score an overtime goal in one game and an opening-minute goal in the following game in a Stanley Cup Final. Advertisement The NHL PR account posted a celebratory message on X moments after Marchand's accomplishment, posting: 'End it late. Start it early.' Marchand scored his seventh goal of the playoffs in the second overtime period in Friday's 5-4 double overtime win in Game 2. With his first-period goal on Monday, Marchand moved into third on the Panthers in playoff scoring (18 points) behind Sam Bennett (20 points) and Carter Verhaeghe (19 points). His eight goals are all second-most behind Bennett (13). In two-plus Stanley Cup Final games, Marchand has four points — all goals. The Panthers lead the Oilers 4-1 at the second intermission at time of publication. Advertisement Related: Wayne Gretzky's Daughter Paulina Turns Heads With Outfit After Panthers-Oilers Game 2 Related: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Makes Big Career Decision: Report This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
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02-06-2025
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Brad Marchand Addresses Stress Levels Before Oilers-Panthers Rematch
Brad Marchand Addresses Stress Levels Before Oilers-Panthers Rematch originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Florida Panthers are preparing for their third straight Stanley Cup Final appearance, and this time, they will feature a veteran forward, bringing a very different perspective to the team. Advertisement Brad Marchand, who joined Florida from the Boston Bruins at the trade deadline, is playing in his first finals since 2019 and third overall. Despite the high stakes, the 37-year-old said on Sunday that he feels more relaxed now than he has in years. Marchand spent his entire 16-year career with the Bruins and endured several high-pressure playoff runs that ended in disappointment. This year, Marchand says the atmosphere in Florida and the team's recent success have allowed him to enjoy the experience differently. "I honestly feel less stressed now going into this Final than I did in the first round of the last five playoffs I was in," Marchand told Amalie Benjamin of Advertisement Last spring, Marchand and the Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7 of the first round before falling to Florida one round later. Before that, in the 2023 postseason, the Presidents' Trophy-winning Bruins were upset in Round 1 by the Panthers. Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) celebrates after a goal during the 2025 Stanley Cup Navarro-Imagn Images Now, Marchand is skating alongside the group that ousted his team twice. The winger said the shift has helped him approach this moment much more relaxed than in years past. "I'm just so excited for it," Marchand said. "I'm not nervous about it at all. At the end of the day, however it plays out, it's going to play out." Already 37 years old, Marchand brushed off any thoughts about retiring once his current contract ends at the end of the playoffs. Advertisement Marchand, however, acknowledged that this might be his last chance at winning another title. "Statistically, it'll most likely be my last one; hopefully it's not, but that's just how this game works," Marchand said. "I'm just going to enjoy every second of it." Related: Matthew Tkachuk Sends Clear Message About Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup Final Related: Connor McDavid Sends Clear Warning to Panthers Before Stanley Cup Final This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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21-05-2025
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Maple Leafs' William Nylander Has NSFW Response to Game 7 Meltdown
Another year, another early playoff exit for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto dropped Game 7 at home against the Florida Panthers in their second-round series, sending the team to an early offseason. Despite the Maple Leafs leading the series 2-0 at one point, Florida was able to punch back to move on. Advertisement To add insult to injury, the Maple Leafs were run off the ice in their final two home games. Florida outscored the Maple Leafs 12-2 over the two games, leaving many Toronto fans stunned at the poor performance. But the players themselves were stunned as well, with Maple Leafs star William Nylander offering an NSFW response to the meltdown in Game 7. "Just a shitty game. That's about it.", he said. Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) moves the puck against the Florida Panthers during the third period in game six of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Navarro-Imagn Images It was a poor effort all around from the Maple Leafs despite entering the game with a lot of confidence. Toronto was able to extend the series to Game 7 with a road shutout win in Game 6, but they couldn't match the energy of the Panthers in the final contest. Advertisement 'I don't know how it really got away from us,' Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews said. 'I think just not on the same page in different areas of the game. I felt like we were ready to play, I felt like we were in a good mindset. I thought the first 10 minutes they came out strong, and the next 10 minutes I thought we controlled play, and then I just thought we had too many passengers throughout the rest of the game.' The Maple Leafs will now head into the offseason, where some uncomfortable realities may play out. Toronto has multiple key players entering free agency, and the roster could look very different next season. Related: Rangers Being Predicted to Land $65M Star This Offseason Related: Why Maple Leafs May Need to Let John Tavares Leave
