If the Toronto Maple Leafs could choose one player they least want to face in a decisive Game 7, it would undoubtedly be Brad Marchand.
Throughout his lengthy career with the Boston Bruins, Marchand maintained a perfect 4-0 record against the Maple Leafs in Game 7s. Although he now sports new colors with the Florida Panthers, he continued his winning streak in critical games against the Leafs, contributing to his team`s dominant 6-1 victory on Sunday, which ended Toronto`s season.
This win elevated Marchand into the NHL record books as the first player ever to triumph in five winner-take-all contests against the same franchise.
Indeed, the notorious figure whom Maple Leafs fans delight in despising managed to have the ultimate satisfaction once more.
“I grew up a Leafs fan, and I enjoy playing against the Leafs,” Marchand shared. “I enjoy interacting with fans. It`s fun. I don`t take myself too seriously. I love getting made fun of and I love making fun of people. If you can`t take it, then so be it. I`m going to enjoy the moments that I have.
“When I come in here and I get booed, I`m good. I`m going to show it. I`m going to enjoy that.”
