Only some 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 attempting to assist the Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup champions, he actually ingratiated himself along 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 attempting to keep away from the dreaded 0-3 sequence gap, the Panthers picked up their first win of their second-round sequence in opposition to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
After permitting the Maple Leafs to tie the sport at 4 halfway by way of 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 web 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.
