Brad Marchand's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Brad Marchand.

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

1983: Overtime Record

In 2018, Brad Marchand scored his 11th regular-season overtime goal, surpassing Glen Murray's record for the most among the Bruins since overtime was reinstated during the 1983–84 season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.