Marchand scores in shootout, Panthers beat Bruins

Former Bruin Marchand leads Panthers to 5-4 win over his old team

Feb. 4, 2026 at 10:47pm

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Brad Marchand scored the game-winning goal in the fourth round of the shootout to give the Florida Panthers a 5-4 victory over the Boston Bruins, his former team. Marchad missed the Panthers' previous two games before returning to the lineup for the matchup against his old squad.

Why it matters

Marchand's return to face his former Bruins team after a brief absence adds an extra layer of drama and storyline to the game, as the star forward looks to lead his new Panthers squad to victory against the team he played for over his first 11 NHL seasons.

The details

Marchand scored the decisive goal in the fourth round of the shootout after the two teams had battled to a 4-4 tie through regulation and overtime. Panthers forward Anton Lundell also scored a goal in the game.

  • The game was played on February 5, 2026.

The players

Brad Marchand

A star forward who spent the first 11 seasons of his NHL career with the Boston Bruins before joining the Florida Panthers this past offseason.

Anton Lundell

A forward for the Florida Panthers who scored a goal in the game against the Bruins.

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What they’re saying

“It was great to be back out there and contribute to a win against my old team. The guys played hard and I'm proud of the effort.”

— Brad Marchand

The takeaway

Marchand's game-winning shootout goal against his former Bruins team showcases his scoring ability and competitiveness, as the star forward looks to lead the Panthers to success in his first season with the team after over a decade in Boston.