Brad Marchand, emotional during his first game back in Boston as an opponent, received a standing ovation and displays of affection from the TD Garden crowd. The longtime Bruins player, now with the Florida Panthers, was visibly moved by the tribute, tapping his heart and wiping away tears as fans, players, and even officials acknowledged his tenure with the team.
Marchand, the last remaining player from Boston's 2011 Stanley Cup championship team, was traded to Florida for a chance at another title. Despite his team's success and Boston's subsequent struggles, the Boston faithful embraced him, cheering him during warmups, introductions, and a highlight reel tribute shown on the scoreboard. The crowd also responded with mixed reactions to his on-ice play, initially booing him but also showing support for his contributions.
Throughout his 16 seasons in Boston, Marchand achieved significant milestones, ranking high in team histo... download the app to read more
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