After winning the 2025 Stanley Cup with Florida Panthers, Brad Marchand gave his honest take on his future with the team. The Florida Panthers thrashed Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6. Sam Reinhart managed to score four goals and Sergei Bobrovsky made 28 saves to help his team secure back-to-back championships.
Brad Marchand spoke about his future with Florida Panthers
Brad Marchand played a crucial role in the series as he scored six goals on 24 shots against the Oilers in six games. Marchand has scored a total of 10 goals and 20 points in the 23 playoff games. Not just this, he even notched up 47 shots on goal and had 48 penalty minutes. Most of his goals came at eve strength. His one goal was from power play and he also scored a shorthanded goal as well.
After winning the 2025 Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers, Marchand was asked whether he would return next season and he replied,
We'll see what happens here soon.
Brad Marchand had joined the Panthers late in the season. After joining the team, he became one of their key players as he helped his team clinch back-to-back championships. Marchand's contract is nearing it's end and the free agency is coming closer, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for Brad Marchand.
Brad Marchand's MVP play in Game 5 against Edmonton Oilers
On Saturday, Brad Marchand helped Florida Panthers defeat Edmonton Oilers 5-2 in Game 5. This win was huge for the Panthers as they held an edge over the Oilers. Before Game 5, the seven game series was tied at 2-2. The win gave Panthers the lead which helped them in Game 6.
Brad Marchand scored two goals with his first coming in the first period. It was his goal that broke the deadlock and gave Panthers a lead of one goal. Later in the third period, he scored his third goal which helped Panthers have a commanding 3-0 lead in the game.
It's a special time, special memories that we're going to have forever, Marchand said after Game 5 via NHL.com. I'm not really nervous, just excited.
The Edmonton Oilers tried to make a comeback in Game 5 with goals coming from Connor McDavid and Corey Perry, but Florida Panthers sealed the victory with Eetu Luostarinen goal.