BRAD MARCHAND REACHES 1,000 GAMES PLAYED MILESTONE February 13, 2024 - NHL.com

Brad Marchand played his 1,000th NHL game, making him the eighth player in Bruins history to achieve this milestone. Reflecting on the accomplishment, Marchand stated, "I really kind of tried to block a lot of it out of my mind for the game. I just tried to stay focused in the moment, but it's something that I've gone through, a lot of these moments with Bergy, Krech, and Zee. And it’s one of the things I remember that they did. They tried to just take it in and remember the moment, and that was kind of an opportunity to do that." Marchand has played his entire career with the Boston Bruins and holds numerous Bruin’s records, as well as helping the team win the 2011 Stanley Cup.

BRAD MARCHAND NAMED 27TH CAPTAIN IN BRUINS’ HISTORY September 20, 2023 - NHL.com

The Boston Bruins have officially named Brad Marchand as their 27th captain. Marchand joins the ranks of past Bruins captains, including seven Hall of Famers and seven former Bruins whose numbers have been retired. “I am extremely proud of Brad and the hockey player he has become,” said Boston Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs. “Brad has been a Bruin for over 15 years and had the opportunity to learn from great leaders in Zdeno Chara and Patrice Bergeron. He is ready for this opportunity and our whole team will learn from his competitive nature and tenacity. I am confident he will represent our organization with heart and grit.”

Marchand scores overtime winner in dramatic fashion June 04, 2021

Brad Marchand scored the game-winning goal in overtime last night, as the Boston Bruins defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Second Round tilt. It was already the second overtime winner for the All-star winger in the 2021 playoffs, and 5th goal overall. The Halifax-native has been in great form in the first 3 games of the Second Round series, tallying 2 goals and 2 assists with a +3 rating, while averaging over 4 shots on net per game.  

For more on Marchand and last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here.

Marchand shines in Bruins’ triumph March 12, 2021

Brad assisted on his team’s first three goals last night, as the Boston Bruins made quick work of the New York Rangers, winning by a score of 4-0. The All-star forward finished the game with 3 points, a +2 rating and 2 hits, and would go on to be named the 2nd star of the contest. The Halifax-native currently sits 8th overall in the NHL with 31 points (12 goals, 19 assists). He has also been the model of consistency for the Bruins, registering a point or more in 19 of his 24 games played this season.

For more on Marchand, check out the nhl.com article here.  

Marchand stays hot in Bruins’ win February 11, 2021

Brad Marchand scored the overtime winning goal last night, as the Boston Bruins defeated the New York Rangers, 3-2. The all-star winger — who would eventually go on to be named the 1st star of the game — is currently on a nine-game point streak in which he has tallied 13 points (7 goals, 6 assists) and a +7 rating.

For more on Marchand and last night’s game, check out the nhl.com story here.

Marchand named 1st star of the week November 25, 2019

Brad Marchand was named the 1st star of the week on Monday, after tallying 7 points (3 goals, 4 assists) and a +6 rating in just 3 games played. It was the second time this season that Marchand has been recognized as the NHL’s top performer of the week. The 31-year-old, all-star winger currently sits 3rd in scoring, while his +17 plus/minus rating leads the NHL.  

For more on Marchand, check out the nhl.com article here.       

Marchand named player of the week October 28, 2019

Brad Marchand was named the 1st star of the week on Monday, after leading the NHL in scoring with 8 points (3 goals, 5 assists) in just 3 games played.  The 31-year-old winger has gotten of to a blazing start in 2019-20, registering nearly 2 points per game to date. Through 11 games, the Halifax-native currently leads the NHL in plus/minus with a +11 rating and sits 5th overall in scoring (20 points).  

For more on Marchand, check out the nhl.com article here.  

Marchand keeps point streak alive in win October 23, 2019

Brad Marchand tallied a goal and an assist last night – extending his point streak to eight games in the process – as the Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs, 4-2. The 31-year-old winger has registered a point or more in all but one game this year, and currently sits tied for 5^th in the NHL in scoring with 14 points.

For more on Marchand, keep reading the nhl.com story here.

Marchand guides Bruins to Game 6 triumph June 10, 2019

Brad Marchand was named the 2nd star of the game last night, as the Boston Bruins defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-1 to force a decisive Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Finals. The 31-year-old winger tallied 2 points in the win (1 goal, 1 assist), adding to his already impressive, Conn Smythe Trophy resume. In 23 playoff games, the Halifax-native currently sits 1st in points with 23 (9 goals, 14 assists).  

For more on Sunday’s game, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Marchand comes through again as Bruins win Game 3 May 15, 2019

Brad Marchand scored the game-winning goal last night, as the Boston Bruins defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 to take a commanding, 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.  The Halifax-native has been a driving force in the Boston Bruins’ Stanley Cup run, leading his team in nearly every offensive category including goals (6), assists (10), points (16), power play points (9) and game-winning goals (2).

For more on last night’s game, check out the nhl.com recap here.

Marchand named 3rd star in Game 1 triumph May 10, 2019

Brad Marchand played a key role in the Boston Bruins’ third period comeback last night, as they defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The sparkplug winger tallied two assists in the contest – the first on the game-tying goal, the second on the game-winner – and would eventually go on to be named the 3^rd star of the game. The Halifax-native currently leads the NHL in postseason points with 15.

For more on Marchand and last night’s game, check out the nhl.com article here. 

Marchand rises to the occasion in Bruins’ triumph April 22, 2019

Brad Marchand played a key role in the Boston Bruins’ 4-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday, forcing a series-deciding Game 7 on Tuesday. The Halifax-native, who would eventually go on to be named the 1st star of the contest, tallied 3 points in the victory (2 goals, 1 assist) along with 6 shots on net. The sparkplug winger currently sits tied for 3rd in NHL playoff points with 9 (4 goals, 5 assists) through 6 games.  

For more on Sunday’s game, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Marchand leads the charge in Bruins’ comeback win March 08, 2019

Brad Marchand assisted on all three of his team’s 3^rd period goals last night – including the game-winner  -- as the Boston Bruins stormed back to defeat the Florida Panthers, 4-3. The All-star winger is in the midst of a five-game point streak that has seen him tally 3 goals and 6 assists. The Halifax-native currently leads the Bruins in a plethora of offensive categories, including assists (53) and points and (80).

For more on last night’s contest, keep reading the nhl.com recap here. 

Marchand scores again in Bruins’ win February 21, 2019

Brad Marchand tallied his 24th goal of the season last night, as the Boston Bruins defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in a shootout, 3-2. The 30-year-old sharpshooter finished the game with a goal, 4 shots on net, and a game-high for forwards with 21:11 of ice-time. The Halifax-native currently leads the Bruins in both assists (47) and points (71) in just 60 games played.  

For more on last night’s game, check out the nhl.com story here.   

Marchand comes through with clutch overtime winner February 11, 2019

Brad Marchand was named the 1st star of the game on Sunday, as the Boston Bruins came from behind to defeat the Colorado Avalanche, 2-1. The 2-time All-star winger played a decisive role in the comeback, assisting on the game-tying goal in the 2nd period before scoring the winner in overtime. The 30-year-old, Halifax-native is currently in the midst of a 4-game, multi-point streak, that has seen him tally 2 goals and 6 assists, along with a plus/minus rating of +6.  

For more on Marchand and last night’s game, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Marchand helps guide Bruins to victory January 09, 2019

Brad Marchand was front and center in the Boston Bruins’ win last night, tallying 3 points in a 4-0 defeat of the Minnesota Wild. The All-star winger would go on to be named the 3^rd star of the contest. The Halifax-native is on track for his 3^rd consecutive season with at least a point per game. Through 42 games to date, Marchand has tallied 47 points (16 goals, 31 assists).

For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com article here. 

Marchand does it all in Bruins’ win December 12, 2018

Brad Marchand was named the 1^st star of the game last night, as the Boston Bruins hung on to defeat the Arizona Coyotes, 4-3. The All-star winger scored the eventual game-winning goal in the second period, and would go on to finish the game with 3 points (2 goals, 1 assist), a +3 rating, and a team-high 4 shots on net. The Halifax-native has been on fire of late, tallying an impressive 8 points (3 goals, 5 assists) in just his last 3 games played.

For more on Marchand and last night’s game, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Marchand does it all in Bruins’ victory October 31, 2018

Brad Marchand was named the 1^st star of the game last night, as the Boston Bruins came from behind to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes, 3-2. The 30-year-old, All-star winger scored twice in the contest, including the game-tying and game-winning goals. Marchand has picked up where he left off in 2017-18, averaging over a point per game (15 points) in 12 games so far this season.

For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here.

Marchand shines in Bruins’ romp October 05, 2018

Brad Marchand played a key role in the Boston Bruins' bounce back performance last night, propelling them to a 4-0 defeat of the Buffalo Sabres. After being blown out by the Washington Capitals a night earlier, the Bruins rebounded quickly, thanks in large part to Marchand’s offensive explosion. Named the 2^nd star of the contest, the Halifax-native would finish the night with a total of 4 assists, 2 at even strength, 1 on the power play and another short-handed.

For more on Marchand and last night’s game, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Marchand compared to NHL legend September 26, 2018

Brad Marchand may be the one of the smallest players in the league, but that has not stopped the feisty forward from becoming one of the best wingers in the NHL.  Known for his grit, truculence, and innate scoring ability, the Halifax-native was recently compared to NHL great and hall-of-famer Ted Lindsay, an equally small winger (5’8, 163 lbs) who never shied away from a confrontation on the ice.

For more on Marchand, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Marchand takes charge in Bruins’ win April 30, 2018

Brad Marchand took over offensively in the 3^rd period, Saturday, guiding the Boston Bruins to a convincing, 6-2 defeat of the Tampa Bay Lightning, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The All-star winger exploded for 4 points in the victory, including a goal and two assists on the three Bruins’ goals in the 3^rd period. He currently sits 4^th overall in playoff points with 13, tallying 4 goals and 9 assists in 8 games played.

For more on Marchand and Saturday’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here. 

Marchand helps Bruins defeat Leafs in Game 7 thriller April 26, 2018

Brad Marchand tallied a goal and an assist in a wild, 3^rd period comeback last night, as the Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Halifax-native has had an excellent NHL Playoffs to date, registering 9 points (3 goals, 6 assists) and a game-winning goal in 7 games.

For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here. 

Marchard and Backes guide Bruins’ to victory April 13, 2018

Brad Marchand opened the scoring and David Backes tallied the game-winner, as the Boston Bruins cruised to a 5-1, Eastern Conference Game 1 win versus the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marchand would eventually be named the first star of the contest, after adding an assist on a late, 2^nd period insurance goal. Backes, meanwhile, would go on to register a game-high 5 hits, along with 2 shots on net. His goal was the fourth Stanley Cup Playoffs game-winner of his career.

For more on last night’s game, keep reading  the nhl.com recap here. 

Marchand carries the load in Bruins’ triumph March 26, 2018

Brad Marchand played the hero card once again last night, tallying his 5^th overtime goal of the season in a 2-1 defeat of the Minnesota Wild. The superstar winger also tallied an assist in the contest, along with a +2 rating. On fire in the month of March, Marchand’s 2 points last night gave him 80 for the season, the second consecutive year he has reached that total. The Halifax-native is currently ranked 2^nd in the NHL in points per game (1.33), tallying 33 goals and 47 assists in just 60 games played.

For more on Marchand and last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com recap here.

Marchand named 2nd star of the week March 12, 2018

Brad Marchand was named the 2^nd star of the week on Monday (for the week ending March 11), after tallying a league-high 8 points (4 goals, 4 assists) in just 3 games played.  The dynamic forward’s week was highlighted by a five-point night on Tuesday versus the Red Wings, a game in which he also scored the overtime-winner. It was the second time this season that the Boston Bruins' point leader was named one of the NHL’s 3 Stars of the Week, and 7^th of his career.

For more on Marchand, keep reading the nhl.com story here. 

Marchand puts on offensive clinic in win March 07, 2018

Brad Marchand was front and center in the Boston Bruins’ win last night, recording 5 points in a 6-5 defeat of the Detroit Red Wings. The Halifax-native did everything in his power to keep the Bruins in striking distance of Eastern Conference-leading Tampa Bay Lightning, tallying 3 goals – including the overtime winner – along with two assists. He would go on to be named the 1^st star of the contest. The 29-year-old winger is having another exceptional season for Boston. Despite missing a number of games, Marchand currently ranks 18^th overall in points in the NHL, and 4^th in points per game (1.29).

For more on Marchand and last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here. 

Marchand plays the hero in Bruins’ triumph February 20, 2018

Brad Marchand scored the winning goal in overtime last night, as the Boston Bruins defeated the Calgary Flames, 2-1. The Halifax-native would eventually be named the 2^nd star of the contest, after tallying a goal, 3 shots on net and a +2 rating. For the season, the star winger currently sits 2^nd overall in points per game (1.25), registering an impressive 55 points (22 goals, 33 assists) in just 44 games played.

For more on last night’s game, check out the nhl.com recap here. 

Marchand named 3rd star of the week January 22, 2018

Brad Marchand was named the 3^rd star of the week on Monday, for the week of Jan. 14 – 21. It was the first time this season that the Halifax-native has been named one of the week’s 3 stars, after earning the award twice last year.  In four games, the sparkplug winger tallied 7 points (2 goals, 5 assists), leading his squad to an impressive record of 3-0-1. For the year, the 29-year-old is well on his way to another stellar season. He currently sits 3^rd in points per game, with 48 points in just 37 games played.

For more on the NHL’s 3 Stars of the Week, keep reading the nhl.com article here. 

Marchand keeps Boston's hot streak alive in win January 18, 2018

Brad Marchand was named the 2^nd star of the game last night, as the Boston Bruins erased an early deficit to beat the Montreal Canadiens by a score of 4-1. The 29-year-old All-star winger registered a goal and an assist in the contest, along with 3 shots on net and 2 hits. During the Bruins’ current 14-game point streak, the Halifax-native has been the team’s top offensive producer, tallying 6 goals and 10 assists in that span.

For more on Marchand and last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here. 

Marchand leads Bruins to win January 03, 2018

Brad Marchand was named first star of the game last night, as the Boston Bruins cruised to a 5-1 victory versus the New York Islanders. The Halifax-native registered a goal and an assist along with 5 shots on net in the contest. The sparkplug winger has been a big part of the Bruins’ resurgence since the beginning of December, where the team has gone 7-0-2.  For the season, Marchand is averaging more than a point per game, with 34 (16 goals, 18 assists) in just 30 games.

For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here.

Marchand keep point streak alive in Bruins’ romp December 19, 2017

Brad Marchand tallied a goal and an assist last night, as the Boston Bruins cruised to a 7-2 defeat of the Columbus Blue Jackets. After missing a big chunk of November due to injury, the 29-year-old winger has quietly been one of the hottest players in the NHL this month. Going back to November 29, the Halifax-native has tallied a point or more in 9 straight games, registering 6 goals, 8 assists and a +7 rating in that span. After averaging more than a point-per-game last season (85 points in 80 games), Marchand is at it again in 2017-18, with 29 points through his first 23 games.

For more on last night’s game, check out the nhl.com story here.

Marchand tallies 3 points in Bruins’ win October 20, 2017

Brad Marchand was named the 3^rd star of the contest last night, helping the Boston Bruins to a commanding, 6-3 defeat of the Vancouver Canucks. Coming off of a breakout campaign in 2016-17 that saw him register career highs in a plethora of categories, the 29-year-old forward has not missed a beat this season. Through 6 games, the Halifax-native has tallied an impressive 9 points, and is currently in the midst of a four-game point streak.

For more on Marchand and last night’s game, check out the nhl.com recap here.      

Marchand plays the hero in Game 1 win April 13, 2017

Brad Marchand picked up where he left off in the regular season, scoring the winning goal in Boston’s First Round opener versus the Ottawa Senators. One of the top goal scorers in the NHL this season with 39 (a career-high), the Halifax-native put the Bruins up 2-1 late in the 3^rd period, sealing the victory. He would go on to lead all forwards in ice-time (21:07) and eventually be named the 2nd star of contest.

For more on Marchand and last night’s game, check out the nhl.com article here. 

Marchand keeps Bruins in playoff position March 31, 2017

Brad Marchand supplied all the offence the Boston Bruins would need last night, in their 2-0 defeat of the Dallas Stars. The Bruins’ offensive leader tallied a goal and an assist in the contest, and would eventually be named the second star of the game. Marchand has been instrumental in Boston’s second half push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Halifax-native has set career-highs in almost every offensive category this season, including goals (38), assists (45) and power play points (22).

For ore on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here. 

Marchand earns player of the week honours March 20, 2017

Brad Marchand was named 1st star of the week on Monday, after leading the NHL in points with 9 (5 goals, 4 assists). It marked the second time this year that the winger was selected as one of the NHL’s “3 Stars of the Week”.  After breaking through last year with a career-high 37 goals and 60 points, the Halifax-native has taken his game to a whole other level in 2016-17. No one has been hotter than Marchand since the calendar year turned to 2017, with the rising star tallying an incredible 27 goals and 48 points in just 32 games. He currently sits 2nd overall in scoring with 79 points, including a new career-high, 42 assists.

For more on Marchand, keep reading the nhl.com article here. 

Backes, Marchand lead Bruins to victory March 16, 2017

David Backes returned from a 1^st period injury to score the game-winning goal, and Brad Marchand tallied his league-leading 36^th goal last night, as the Boston Bruins defeated the Calgary Flames, 5-2. For Backes, it was his second straight game with a goal, and 15^th of the season. Marchand meanwhile, would eventually be named the 1^st star of the game, registering 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist) and a game-high 5 shots on net. Besides taking over the NHL-lead in goals with 36, the 28-year-old rising star now sits tied for 1^st overall in points with 76.

For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story. 

Marchand explodes in 3rd period to rally Bruins past Canucks March 14, 2017

Brad Marchand’s march towards superstar status continued on Monday, in the Boston Bruins’ 6-3 defeat of the Vancouver Canucks. With the Bruins down 3-2 heading into the 3^rd period, the Halifax-native took matters into his own hands, scoring the game tying and game winning goals in succession. The sparkplug winger would eventually consolidate his hat trick, scoring his 3^rd goal with just under 30 seconds left in the contest. With the three-goal performance, Marchand now shares the league lead in goals with 35, and sits tied for 2nd overall in points with 74.

For more on Marchand and last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com recap here. 

Marchand leads Bruins to victory February 27, 2017

Brad Marchand’s rise to NHL superstar status continued on Sunday, with the Bruins’ winger once again shining in a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars. The Halifax-native led Boston’s attack with a goal and two assists, pushing his point total for the season to 64, a new career-high. Marchand currently sits 5^th overall in NHL scoring, and judging from his recent play has shown no signs of slowing down. Through 9 games in the month of February, the rising star has registered 13 points and a plus/minus rating of +8.

For more on Marchand and last night’s game, check out the nhl.com recap here. 

Marchand named 2nd star of the month February 02, 2017

Brad Marchand was named the 2^nd star for the month of January on Wednesday, after leading all players in points with 20 in just 14 games played. The 28-year-old emerging superstar led the league with 11 goals in this period, including 3 of the shorthanded variety, also an NHL-high. For the season, The Nova Scotia-native currently sits 6^th in the league in points with 51 (21 goals, 30 assists) in 53 games.

For more on Marchand, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Marchand comes up big as Bruins edge Red Wings January 25, 2017

Brad Marchand was named the first star last night, in the Boston Bruins 4-3, overtime victory over the Detroit Red Wings. The Halifax-native scored twice, including a game-tying goal midway through the 3^rd period, and registered 5 shots on net. After breaking through with a team-high, 37 goals in 2015-16, Marchand has not missed a beat this season, tallying 19 goals and 28 assists through 51 games. He currently sits tied for 6^th in the NHL with 47 points.

For more on last night’s game, check out the nhl.com recap here. 

Marchand named 2nd star of the week January 16, 2017

Brad Marchand was one of the standout performers from this past week, tallying 8 points (4 goals, 4 assists) in just 3 games. The Halifax-native’s 2^nd star nomination was buoyed by his career-high performance versus the Flyers, where he registered 2 goals and 3 assists in a 6-3 win.  For the season, the speedy winger sits 7^th overall in points with 43 (17 goals, 26 assists) in 46 games.

For more on Marchand, keep reading the nhl.com story here. 

Marchand’s big night paces Bruins January 11, 2017

Brad Marchand was front and center in the Bruins’ attack last night, as they went on to defeat the Blues by a score of 5-3. The sparkplug winger registered 2 goals, an assist and 5 shots on net in the contest, and led all forwards in ice-time with 22:08. The Halifax-native has been on a tear of late, tallying 5 goals and 2 assists in his last 4 games. He is currently on pace to eclipse his career-high point total of 61 from last year. Through 44 games, Marchand has 15 goals and 23 assists.

For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here.

Marchand has taken his game to another level November 07, 2016

Thanks in due part to a mixture of hard work and fierce determination, Brad Marchand has entered into the upper echelon of hockey’s elite, and he looks dead set on staying right there. Once an under-the-radar, 3^rd round pick back in 2006, the Halifax-native has a shown a steady improvement each and every year he has played, culminating with his 37-goal, breakout performance in 2015-16.

After adding a World Cup of Hockey trophy to his already impressive list of accomplishments (2011 Stanley Cup, 2016 World Championship gold, 2007, 2008 World Junior Championships gold), the 28-year-old has proven that he is a legitimate star in the NHL, and does not appear to be slowing down anytime soon.

For more on Marchand, keep reading the espn.com article here. 

Marchand stays hot in season opener October 14, 2016

Brad Marchand continued his strong play of late, tallying a career-high five points in Boston’s 6-3 rout of Columbus last night.  A standout player in Canada’s gold medal triumph at the recently contested World Cup of Hockey, Marchand picked up where he left off, claiming first star honours in Boston’s season opener. The 28-year-old winger had arguably the best performance of the NHL season thus far, registering 2 goals, 3 assists, 7 shots on net and an incredible +5 rating.

For more on Marchand and last night’s game, check out the nhl.com recap here. 

Stamkos and Marchand lead Canada to victory September 28, 2016

Canada defeated Team Europe in Game 1 of the World Cup of Hockey best-of-3 final last night, and Steven Stamkos and Brad Marchand were front and center, both scoring in the win.  Stamkos’ first goal of the tournament turned out to be the game-winner, and according to his teammates was long overdue. Marchand meanwhile notched his 4^th of the tourney, and also added and assist for good measure. The recently re-signed Boston Bruin currently sits 2^nd in WCH scoring, tallying 7 points (4 goals, 3 assists) in 5 games.

For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com article here.

Marchand and Bruins come to terms on contract extension September 26, 2016

Two days removed from being named first star in Canada’s 5-3 win over Russia in the semifinals of the World Cup of Hockey, Brad Marchand was back in the news on Monday, agreeing to an 8-year, $49 million contract extension with the Boston Bruins. The 28-year-old winger is coming off a career year that saw him register new career-highs in goals (37) and points (60).

For more on Marchand, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Marchand key to Team Canada victory September 19, 2016

Brad Marchand was instrumental in Team Canada’s 6-0 win over the Czech Republic on Saturday, contributing to all 3 of his team’s first period goals to put the game out of reach. One of the sparkplug winger’s key contributions was a heads-up assist with just a second left in the first period to make the score 3-0. He would go on to finish the contest with 1 goal, 2 assists, a +3 rating and 3 shots on net.

For more on Marchand and Canada’s win, keep reading the ice.wch2016.com story here.

Marchand excited for World Cup, upcoming season September 02, 2016

Coming off of his best NHL season to date, Brad Marchand is focused on continuing to do the things that have gotten him this far: playing a smart, 2-way game, and being a good teammate.  The Halifax-native tallied a career-high, 37 goals and 60 points in 2015-16, a spectacular season that earned him a spot in the upcoming World Cup of Hockey for Team Canada. Despite his recent success, the 28-year-old winger is not resting on his laurels, and is eager to help his Boston Bruins return to the NHL Playoffs after a 2-year absence.

For more on Marchand, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Marchand helps keep Bruins’ in NHL Playoffs contention April 08, 2016

Brad Marchand was named the 3^rd star last night, in the Boston Bruins’ 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The speedy winger registered a goal and an assist in the contest, and led his team in shots with four. The 27-year-old marksman has enjoyed his best season to date in a Boston Bruins uniform, posting career-highs in goals (37), points (60), shots (245), and game-winning goals (6).    

For more on Marchand and last night’s game, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Marchand continues to impress in Bruins’ win March 04, 2016

Brad Marchand scored a goal and added an assist last night, guiding the Boston Bruins to a big, 4-2 victory over defending Stanley Cup champions the Chicago Blackhawks. The Halifax, Nova Scotia-native is putting together his best season to date, having already tallied a career-high in goals with 33. The speedy winger was at his best in February, where he registered a goal or more in 7 straight games.

For more on Marchand and last night’s contest, keep reading the nhl.com story here. 

Marchand strikes twice in Bruins win November 24, 2015

Brad Marchand scored two goals—including a shorthanded goal—in the Boston Bruins’ 4-3, shootout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs last night. The 27-year-old speedster went on to be named the 3^rd star of the contest. The Halifax-native has been on a tear of late, racking up 5 goals and an assist in his last four games, with a plus/minus rating of +5.

For more on Marchand, keep reading the news.nationalpost.com article here. 

Marchand named 1st star of the week November 02, 2015

Brad Marchand was selected the 1st star of the week on Monday, after putting together an impressive three games from the 27^th to the 31^th of October. The Bruins winger played an integral role in his team’s 3 wins, scoring 4 goals and assisting on two others in that span. The Halifax-native has been on a hot streak of late, registering five goals and four assists in his last six games.

For more on Marchand, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Marchand instrumental in Bruins win October 28, 2015

Brad Marchand scored a goal and added an assist, as the Boston Bruins cruised to a 6-0 victory over the Arizona Coyotes. The 27-year-old speedster has been hot of late, registering a point or more in his last 4 games.  In 6 games this year, Marchand has 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists) and a plus/minus rating of +3.

For more on last night’s game reading the nhl.com piece here. 

Marchand’s big weekend instrumental in Bruins' back-to-back wins March 09, 2015

Brad Marchand scored three goals this weekend, as the Boston Bruins solidified their playoff positioning with two big victories. The scrappy winger was named first star in the Bruins 3-2, come-from-behind win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday. The Halifax-native scored the tying goal with 15 seconds remaining in regulation time, and followed it up with the winner in overtime. Marchand has been on fire of late, tallying 5 goals and an assist in his last four games.

For more on Marchand, check out the sports.yahoo.com post here. 

Marchand leads Bruins to victory February 02, 2015

Brad Marchand was named the first star of the game Saturday night, as the Boston Bruins scored twice in the third period to defeat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1. The sparkplug winger scored twice in the contest, while adding a game-best seven shots on net.  He currently leads Boston in goals with 15 this season, and has scored 4 in his last five games.

For more on Marchand and Saturday’s game, check out the nhl.com recap here. 

Marchand sparks Bruins’ with two-goal performance December 24, 2014

Brad Marchand was front and center in Boston’s 5-3 victory over Nashville on Tuesday, scoring twice in the contest.  He went on to be named the first star of the match, adding five shot on net and a +1 rating. In 32 games this season, the Halifax-native has 10 goals and 11 assists and a team leading plus/minus rating of +9.

For more on Marchand last night’s game, check out the bostonglobe.com story here. 

Marchand does it all in Bruins’ win October 31, 2014

Brad Marchand scored the tying and winning goal last night, as the Boston Bruins came from behind to defeat the Buffalo Sabres, 3-2. The 26-year-old speedster was named the first star of the game after saving the Bruins with a late goal in the 3^rd period followed by the winner in overtime. He also assisted on Boston’s first goal of the game, and finished with a rating of +3 along with 4 shots on net.

For more on Marchand’s heroics, keep reading the nhl.com recap here. 

Marchand and Iginla star in Bruins romp February 10, 2014

Brad Marchand and Jarome Iginla were front and center in the Boston Bruins 7-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators, Saturday, claiming the 2^nd and 3^rd star of the game, respectively. Marchand scored his team leading, 19^th goal of the year, and added two assists in the win. Iginla, meanwhile, had a 2-point performance, including his 17^th goal of the season and 6 shots on net.

For more on Boston’s blowout victory, keep reading the bostonherald.com piece here.

Marchand comes up huge in Bruins triumph January 21, 2014

In a matchup between two recent Stanley Cup champions, Brad Marchand rose to the occasion, scoring two goals in Boston’s 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings. After a sensational individual effort saw him score a short-handed goal in the first period, the Nova Scotian sealed the victory with a scorching one-timer halfway through the 3^rd.  The two goals gave him a total of six in his last four games, making him one of the hottest players in the NHL at the moment.

For more on Marchand and last night’s win, keep reading the bostonherald.com post here.

Marchand and Iginla lead the way in Bruins’ triumph January 03, 2014

Thanks to a couple of clutch goals from Brad Marchand and Jarome Iginla, the Boston Bruins prevailed on Thursday, eking out a victory over the Nashville Predators, 3-2. Marchand played the hero in overtime, scoring his 10^th goal of the year to seal the win. As for Iginla, his 13^th of the season gave Boston a brief 2-1 lead in the 3^rd period before Nashville tied it up moments later.

For more on last night’s game, keep reading the bostonherald.com story here.

Young Bruins’ star growing as a player and a man September 19, 2013

Two years removed from a Stanley Cup victory, Brad Marchand has not taken his early success for granted. His numbers have improved every season since, and with it a maturity that belies his years. Teammates and coaches have noticed that Marchand has become more professional of late, and is emerging as real a leader of the team.    

For more on Marchand, keep reading the nhl.com story here.

Subban, Stamkos among top names invited to Canada’s Olympic camp July 23, 2013

With the Sochi 2014 Olympics right around the corner, Hockey Canada announced their preliminary list of 47 players for the nation’s upcoming orientation camp in late August. Headlining that list is the newly crowned Norris Trophy winner P.K. Subban, along with 2-time Maurice “Rocket” Richard award winner Steven Stamkos. Other notable invitees include: Drew Doughty, Jordan Eberle, Mike Green, Dan Hamhuis, Brad Marchand, James Neal, Corey Perry, Dion Phaneuf, Alex Pietrangelo, and Mike Richards.

For more on this story, keep reading the NHL.com piece here.

For more on Subban's reaction to being invited to the Olympic camp, check out the montrealgazette.com article here.

Boston’s “Little Ball of Hate” is not ready to change his style June 20, 2013

Brad Marchand has a way of driving the opposition batty, to the point where the nickname “Little Ball of Hate” was born, a perfect descriptor for the 5’9 dynamic winger.  Despite not taking a penalty in the Stanley Cup Finals to date, he had come in to the series leading the team in that category, and with his style of play, one can only assume he will get in on the act soon enough.

For more on the Bruins’ agitator, keep reading the CBC piece here.

Brad Marchand nets winner for Bruins in overtime May 17, 2013

The Boston Bruins kept their overtime magic alive last night, winning in extra time over the New York Rangers, 3-2.  The hero this time around was Brad Marchand, sneaking a shot through the legs of Henrik Lundqvist for the winning goal.

It was a standout performance for the Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia native, who was named the first star of the contest. Besides scoring in overtime, he helped set up the tying goal in the third period.

It had been a bit of a struggle for Marchand thus far in the playoffs, after leading his team in scoring in the regular season with 36 points. Here’s what the sniper had to say after scoring the winner:

"It's always frustrating not to score", Marchand said, "but there's so many other areas of the game. It's always nice to get the first one and you hope you just keep going."

Marchand, who had begun the day experiencing pain in his midsection during practice, went from a question mark for the game to a late night heroFor more on his rollercoaster day, read the New York Times piece here.

For more on the Bruins victory, keep reading the TSN.ca story here.