5 days ago
Brad Marchand's 'Hockey Mom' Description of Lynn Marchand Draws Laughs
Brad Marchand's 'Hockey Mom' Description of Lynn Marchand Draws Laughs originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Florida Panthers will enter play in Game 3 with a 1–1 series split in the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final following their 5–4 double-overtime win in Game 2, powered by Brad Marchand's breakaway winner.
Advertisement
Marchand's second goal of the night capped a comeback effort that included a shorthanded goal in the second period and a late push after the Edmonton Oilers tied the game with 17.8 seconds left.
It wasn't just the Panthers' bench erupting after Marchand's 2OT winner, however, as cameras caught an emotional reaction in the stands from Marchand's mother, Lynn, whose joy went viral after the NHL and Panthers posted footage online.
Her face turned bright red as she screamed in celebration, drawing attention.
When asked postgame what kind of hockey mom Lynn Marchand is, the Panthers forward didn't hesitate.
Advertisement
"She's one that you need to put a muzzle on," Marchand said, drawing Sam Bennett's laugh as he sat next to him. "She gets pretty amped up at the games.
"(My parents) have always been so supportive, like all our parents. I don't think there's a player in this league that could say their parents are not the main reason that they're here, the sacrifices they made."
Marchand's goal came 8:05 into the second overtime, giving him 10 career goals in the Stanley Cup Final — the most among active players.
Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) reacts after scoring a goal against the Edmonton Oilers in the 2025 Stanley Cup Nelson-Imagn Images
Marchand was happy about having the chance to play in front of his family and parents in Game 2, as they both attended the contest in Edmonton.
Advertisement
"These are memories you have for the rest of your life," Marchand said. "Not just for yourself but for your family."
The Panthers will host Game 3 at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday night, looking to take control of the series.
Related: Sam Bennett's Two-Word Reaction to Viral Photo with Brad Marchand at Panthers Practice
Related: Wayne Gretzky Predicts Winner of Stanley Cup Final Without Hesitation
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
