For many of his profession, Brad Marchand has been often called a “rat” to NHL followers outdoors of Boston, typically affectionately, and at different instances, unaffectionately.
Given his profession longevity and his captaincy with the Bruins, the overall vibe round Marchand has softened. However now, he could also be cementing himself as an NHL legend due to these playoffs.
He was the MVP of Recreation 2 for Florida, delivering a shorthanded objective earlier in regulation and the eventual recreation winner in additional time. Marchand additionally contributed a objective within the Panthers’ blowout 6-3 win in Recreation 3.
Recreation 2’s OT winner moved Marchand into third place for all-time playoff additional time objectives, tied with 4 gamers, together with two on this collection, Florida’s Carter Verhaeghe and Edmonton’s Corey Perry.
What different data may Marchand find yourself breaking or come near breaking if he has just a few extra years (and extra importantly, playoff runs) left within the tank?
Most Time beyond regulation Targets in Playoffs, Profession
Marchand’s 5 additional time objectives in his profession land him in a third-place spot all-time.
Above him, in second place, with six objectives, is Maurice Richard. Joe Sakic has the highest spot with eight objectives in additional time.
It’s very doable that Marchand may seize one other additional time objective this playoffs and tie Richard’s mark of six. However whether or not he can tie Sakic’s has extra to do with the place he decides to go this offseason.
If he returns to the Bruins, one thing that has been speculated however appears considerably counterintuitive for a participant of his caliber, he might not even make it again to the playoffs. If he re-signs with the Panthers, he may actually get three extra playoff additional time objectives over the subsequent however-many seasons.
Most Time beyond regulation Factors in Playoffs, Profession
Possibly that is form of dishonest, however as a lot as Marchand has a shot to maneuver up into the higher echelon of playoff objectives, he additionally has a shot at grabbing the profession additional time factors report.
He at the moment has eight all-time in his profession, which has him tied with seven different gamers. Above him, with 9, are Adam Oates and Doug Gilmour. In first place, with 14, is Joe Sakic.
Like with additional time objectives, Marchand has an opportunity to maneuver into second place this season. However, the 14-point mark for Sakic could also be troublesome for him to get to in his profession.
Most Time beyond regulation Playoff Video games Performed, Profession
Marchand at the moment ranks tenth all-time in most additional time playoff video games performed in a profession. His 43 video games performed have him tied with seven different gamers, together with Doug Gilmour, Brett Hull, and Joe Thornton.
The primary-place spot belongs to Mike Keane with 61 additional time video games performed in his profession. It goes with out saying that this will probably be a particularly difficult report for Marchand to succeed in.
However he may transfer additional up onto the checklist and be part of the ranks of some extra all time greats. His longtime former teammate Patrice Bergeron stands alone in eighth place with 45 profession additional time video games performed.
Profession Playoff Targets
With 64 profession objectives within the playoffs, Marchand is tied with a number of different gamers for twenty second on the all-time checklist.
As issues stand at the moment, solely 15 objectives separate him from the tenth-ranked participant on that checklist, Jean Beliveau.
It might take Marchand a while to get there, however just a few extra playoff runs for the 37-year-old may land him in some illustrious firm. He’s solely three objectives away from Evgeni Malkin’s profession mark, solely 4 objectives away from Gordie Howe’s, and 6 away from Steve Yzerman’s.
Whereas it might be troublesome for Marchand to land in that prime ten, getting nearer will solely additional solidify an already possible first-ballot Corridor of Fame profession.
