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Marchand In Tears As He Receives Standing Ovation In Return To Boston

We have seen long awaited returns in sports go several ways. There are players like the Houston Rockets‘ forward Kevin Durant, who is still booed every time he touches a basketball in the Oklahoma City Thunders’ arena now ten years after his exit. But for former Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand, it was nothing but applause throughout TD Garden as the 37-year-old played in Boston as a visitor for the first time in his life.

As a tribute video played over the jumbotron during a commercial timeout, Marchand watched with red eyes as the moments that defined his 16 years as a Boston Bruin flashed. The entire Florida Panthers‘ bench watched as fans rose to their feet to thank Marchy for his decade and a half of service.

Then a teary eyed Marchand skated to center ice, stick held to the rafters, and thanks the fans one last time. With his open hand over his heart, the now two time Stanley Cup champion allowed the tears to fall.

Both benches joined in the ovation as Marchand returned to his bench, but the cheers didn’t stop. Sensing the moment, Marchand jumped the boards again, waving to fans once more.

Black and Gold number 63 jerseys littered the stands as Marchand continued to cry. In a moment Bruins fans won’t soon forget, Marchand was given his flowers with a heartfelt tribute.

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