Brad Marchand’s resurgence gives Bruins new life with dominant Game 4 win
Marchand’s resurgence gives Bruins new life with dominant Game 4 win originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
BOSTON — Brad Marchand is a big-game player, and he delivered in a major way this weekend to help the Bruins tie their first-round playoff series against the Hurricanes at two wins apiece.
The NHL’s best all-around left winger scored the go-ahead goal in Game 3 — his first 5-on-5 tally since April 2 — to help the Bruins win 4-2. He was even more impressive in Sunday afternoon’s Game 4, posting five points (two goals, three assists) in a dominant effort en route to a 5-2 victory despite the B’s not having their top two defensemen, Charlie McAvoy and Hampus Lindholm, in the lineup.
“We talk about character, he’s got a letter on his sweater for a reason,” Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy said of Marchand. “He’s a battler. He’s been a competitive guy his whole life. He’s not going to get down too long. This is the time of year he loves to play. He’s shown that.
“Now you’re at home and you’ve got the crowd behind you that’s pushing you. You’ve got some animosity, now we’re in Game 3 and 4, there’s some chirping going on now, too, and that I think can elevate his game as well. It’s bright lights time, and I think Marshy has always been pretty good with that, and tonight it worked out really well for him.”
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Marchand played a key role in four of the Bruins’ five goals.
It started when Patrice Bergeron evened the score 1-1 with a goal late in the first period. Marchand picked up an assist on the play. He tallied another assist on Jake DeBrusk’s power-play tally late in the second period, too, which was one of the most pivotal moments in the game.
The Bruins opened the third period with a 5-on-3 power play. It was a massive opportunity for the B’s to cash in and take the lead, especially after they failed to convert on a 5-on-3 advantage earlier in the afternoon.
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