Career Timeline of Brad Marchand: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Brad Marchand, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Brad Marchand is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Florida Panthers in the NHL. He was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the third round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2005: Won Bronze Medal at World U-17 Hockey Challenge

In 2005, Brad Marchand competed in the World U-17 Hockey Challenge, winning a bronze medal with Team Canada Atlantic.

January 2, 2006: Marchand Traded to Val-d'Or Foreurs

On January 2, 2006, the Moncton Wildcats traded Marchand and two draft picks to the Val-d'Or Foreurs in exchange for Luc Bourdon, Jean-Sebastien Adam, and Ian Mathieu-Girard. Marchand's part of the trade went into effect just before the 2006–07 season.

2007: Represented Canada at IIHF World Junior Championship

In 2007, Brad Marchand represented Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championship in Sweden, winning a gold medal.

2008: Named Alternate Captain for Canada at IIHF World Junior Championship

In 2008, Brad Marchand represented Canada for the second time at the IIHF World Junior Championship in the Czech Republic, winning a second gold medal. After his performance in 2007, Marchand was named one of four alternate captains for Canada in the 2008 tournament.

September 14, 2011: Bruins Re-Sign Marchand

On September 14, 2011, the Bruins announced that they had re-signed Marchand to a two-year contract. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

2011: First Superstar Form and 2011 Stanley Cup Championship

In 2011, Brad Marchand emerged in superstar like form during the playoffs en route to the Bruins 2011 Stanley Cup championship with 11 goals and eight assists.

September 7, 2012: Contract Extension

On September 7, 2012, the Bruins extended Brad Marchand's contract for four more years, with an average annual value of $4.5 million. This secured his place with the team for the foreseeable future.

2015: Became a Bonafide Star for the Bruins

In the 2015-16 season, Brad Marchand officially became a bonafide star for the Bruins, scoring 37 goals.

February 6, 2016: Overtime Penalty Shot Goal

On February 6, 2016, Brad Marchand scored the first overtime penalty-shot goal in franchise history during a home game against the Buffalo Sabres after Rasmus Ristolainen interfered with his shot.

May 27, 2016: Named to Team Canada's Roster for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey

On May 27, 2016, Brad Marchand was named to Team Canada's roster for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, joining his teammate Patrice Bergeron.

September 2016: Won Gold Medal for Canada at the World Cup of Hockey

In September 2016, Brad Marchand helped win the gold medal for Canada at the World Cup of Hockey.

September 26, 2016: Contract Extension

On September 26, 2016, the Bruins signed Brad Marchand to an eight-year, $49 million contract extension, securing his place with the team until the 2024-25 season.

January 2017: First NHL All-Star Game Selection

In January 2017, after a strong first half of the 2016-17 season, Brad Marchand received his first selection to the NHL All-Star Game, marking a significant career milestone.

March 2017: Teammate Describes Marchand's Playing Style

In March 2017, teammate John-Michael Liles described Brad Marchand as a player that "you hate playing against but you love having on your team ... He comes to the rink every day wanting to get better".

October 3, 2018: Ejection from Game vs Washington Capitals

On October 3, 2018, during the Bruins' opening game against the Washington Capitals, Brad Marchand was ejected from the game after instigating a fight with Lars Eller following a post-goal celebration. Marchand received fighting and instigator penalties, as well as a 10-minute game misconduct.

2018: Made Conscious Effort to Stay Out of Trouble

Following suspensions and controversy in 2018, Brad Marchand made a conscious effort to stay out of trouble, citing a desire to prolong his career.

March 31, 2019: Breaks Franchise Record

On March 31, 2019, Brad Marchand scored his 26th shorthanded goal against Jimmy Howard of the Detroit Red Wings, breaking Rick Middleton's franchise record.

May 2019: Teammate Backes calls Marchand "the motor on [the Bruins]"

In May 2019, teammate David Backes called Brad Marchand "the motor on [the Bruins]", acknowledging his importance to the team.

October 27, 2019: Perfection Line Dominates Against New York Rangers

On October 27, 2019, the "Perfection line" of Bergeron, Marchand, and Pastrňák combined for 13 points against the New York Rangers. Marchand and Pastrňák each had five points, making them the first Bruins teammates since Joe Thornton and Glen Murray on December 28, 2001, to achieve this.

2019: Tied for League Leader in Points

In the 2019 playoffs, Brad Marchand was tied with Ryan O'Reilly of the St. Louis Blues for league leader in points with 23 points recorded.

November 2020: Purchased Sports Outfitter Lodge in Newfoundland

In November 2020, Brad Marchand and Kevan Miller purchased a sports outfitter lodge on Beothuk Lake in Newfoundland.

2020: One of the Top-Scoring Left Wings in the NHL

Between 2018 and 2021, Brad Marchand has become one of the top-scoring left wings in the NHL.

January 7, 2021: Named Alternate Captain of the Bruins

On January 7, 2021, Brad Marchand was named alternate captain of the Bruins, alongside David Krejčí, filling the vacancy left by Zdeno Chára's departure.

October 16, 2021: Scores Penalty Shot Goal

On October 16, 2021, during the Bruins' first home game, Brad Marchand scored a goal on a penalty shot, becoming the third player in NHL history to score the first goal of a team's season on a penalty shot.

2021: One of the Top-Scoring Left Wings in the NHL

Between 2018 and 2021, Brad Marchand has become one of the top-scoring left wings in the NHL.

October 27, 2022: Season Debut After Surgery

On October 27, 2022, Brad Marchand made his season debut after recovering from hip surgery, scoring two goals and an assist in a win against the Detroit Red Wings.

September 20, 2023: Named Bruins Captain

On September 20, 2023, Brad Marchand was named captain of the Boston Bruins, succeeding Patrice Bergeron, who had recently retired.

February 13, 2024: Played 1,000th NHL Game

On February 13, 2024, Brad Marchand played his 1,000th NHL game in a 3–2 shootout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming only the eighth player in Bruins history to reach 1,000 games with the team. He also recorded two assists in the game.

October 26, 2024: Scored 20th Overtime Winner

On October 26, 2024, Brad Marchand scored the overtime winner against the Toronto Maple Leafs, marking his 20th overtime winning goal and making him the third player in NHL history to reach that milestone.

March 7, 2025: Traded to Florida Panthers

On March 7, 2025, Brad Marchand was traded to the Florida Panthers, though an injury delayed his debut with the team.

2025: Represented Canada at the Four Nations Face-Off

In 2025, Brad Marchand represented Canada at the Four Nations Face-Off, a new round-robin competition organized by the NHL. Canada went on to win the game 3-2 in overtime against the United States, during which Marchand played a prominent role in the team's ensuing celebrations.