Brad Marchand, star player for the Florida Panthers, reached a historic milestone in his career: 1,000 points in the NHL. This achievement made him the 102nd player in league history to reach this figure. The feat occurred during Thursday night’s game against the Washington Capitals, where Marchand contributed two assists in his team’s 6-3 victory.
A Special Moment
Marchand, visibly excited, expressed his pride in this milestone and his hope to continue adding many more points to his career. The number 999 point came thanks to an assist for a goal by Seth Jones in the third period, while the 1,000 point was achieved with an assist on an empty net goal by Eetu Luostarinen. The celebration of his teammates was immediate, surrounding him on the track to celebrate this special moment. It was incredible. It was special. We are a very close group here, and he has had an incredible career so far, and it seems like he has a lot left in the tank the way he is playing for us this year, so it was great. Marchand, who previously accumulated 976 points with the Boston Bruins, joined the Panthers in a trade that surprised many. This season, at 37 years old, he has led the Panthers’ offense, showing exceptional performance.
The Panthers are planning a ceremony to celebrate this achievement. Marchand’s influence goes beyond his scoring ability, being a mentor to the young players. Donovan Sebrango, a Panthers defenseman, shared how Marchand invited him to dinner on a recent trip, a gesture that highlights the importance of his leadership and mentorship.He has been so prolific throughout his career. And it’s good for him to have a home experience. I think it’s very good that he can have the fans appreciating him, celebrating with him. It’s great.
Paul Maurice
I think that’s where mentorship is so important. Donovan is going to take someone to dinner in 15, 20 years, right? And that’s how you pay it forward. He’ll do something good for a kid because it was done so well for him.
Paul Maurice
