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Veteran Marchand Leads Panthers to Stanley Cup Glory
11 Sep
Summary
- Marchand's career resurgence after struggles with Bruins
- Wins Stanley Cup with Panthers after trade
- Excited to represent Canada at 2026 Olympics in Milan
In a remarkable turn of events, veteran forward Brad Marchand has experienced a career resurgence over the past year. After struggling with the Boston Bruins in the first half of the 2024-25 season, the 37-year-old Marchand found his groove, leading Team Canada to a gold medal at the 4 Nations Face Off tournament.
Marchand's success continued as he was traded to the Florida Panthers, where he played a key role in their Stanley Cup championship run. Scoring 20 points in 23 playoff games, Marchand became the first player aged 35 or older since 1988 to score six goals in the Stanley Cup Finals against the Edmonton Oilers.
Now, Marchand is excited to represent his country once again, this time at the 2026 Olympics in Milan. He has been driven by the goal of making the Olympic team since missing out in 2013 and 2018. With his captaincy experience from the Bruins and his recent Stanley Cup triumph, Marchand is poised to be a crucial part of the Canadian roster.
