Panthers' Brad Marchand Continues Reign of Terror on Maple Leafs

Florida Panthers winger Brad Marchand continued his postseason reign of terror on the Toronto Maple Leafs.

May 9, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during overtime in game three of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Florida Panthers winger Brad Marchand was the hero of Game 3 against the Toronto Maple Leafs after he scored the game-winner in overtime. The goal was monumental for the defending champions, giving the Panthers their first series win. The momentum is now swinging back in the Panthers' favor as they prepare for a crucial Game 4.

With less than five minutes remaining in the overtime period, the Panthers and Maple Leafs were locked at 4-4. The Cats sustained pressure and were wearing Toronto down. Marchand had the puck on his stick, pushing from right to left. He released a shot with bodies in front and snuck it by Leafs goalie Joseph Woll, and the celebration began.

BRAD MARCHAND SCORES THE GAME WINNER FOR THE PANTHERS pic.twitter.com/cfJ8INtX1A

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 10, 2025

Marchand's goal was the biggest one of his brief tenure with the Panthers. It was also another game where the veteran winger terrorized the Maple Leafs. As a member of the Boston Bruins, he built his reputation as a pest playing against their rivals from Toronto. That pesky play has followed Marchand to Sunrise, Florida.

He hits another level when they meet in the playoffs. As NHL insider Elliotte Friedman pointed out, Marchand has established a torrid scoring pace when playing Toronto in the postseason. In 31 career playoff contests, he's netted 12 goals and added 21 assists for 33 total points.

By my count, Marchand has 12 goals and 21 assists in 31 playoff games vs Toronto https://t.co/jDdfLBuR8V

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) May 10, 2025

Marchand was already one of the Panthers' top performers in the postseason, but he's hitting his stride and another level against the Maple Leafs. He's recorded at least a point in all three games of the second round, with two goals and two assists to start the second round. He's produced two goals and six assists for eight points in eight postseason contests. He's tied for the team lead in scoring and has quickly become the biggest thorn in Toronto's side.

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