Just a few months into his time as a member of the Florida Panthers, Brad Marchand already has a signature second. Whereas it is nonetheless unusual for some to see the previous Boston Bruins captain making an attempt to assist the Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup champions, he actually ingratiated himself together with his new fan base by scoring the game-winner in additional time on Friday night time.
With their backs in opposition to the wall and making an attempt to keep away from the dreaded 0-3 collection gap, the Panthers picked up their first win of their second-round collection in opposition to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
After permitting the Maple Leafs to tie the sport at 4 halfway by the third interval after which failing to get again out in entrance once more, Florida was on the verge of devastation in additional time. That was till Marchand fired a shot towards the online 15:27 into the additional time interval.
Marchand’s shot then bounced off Morgan Rielly and behind Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll to safe the 5-4 win for the Panthers.
Marchand’s game-winner triggered an eruption from the gang at Florida’s Amerant Financial institution Area. And on the ice, Marchand’s teammates crowded round their former rival to rejoice the playoff win.
