Mar 28, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) looks on against the Utah Hockey Club during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Injury concerns aside, the Panthers knew what they were getting in the then-injured Brad Marchand when they decided to pull the trigger on a last-second deal for the lifelong Bruin at the trade deadline.
And on Friday, the Panthers’ belief was certainly rewarded in what was Marchand’s first game action in his new uniform, with No. 63 coming through with the primary assist on the game-winning overtime goal.
The assist was the exclamation point…