Brad Marchand may no longer play for the Boston Bruins, but Tuesday night proved his connection with the fans will last forever — even if he’s wearing the Florida Panthers uniform. In his first game at TD Garden since the trade that sent him to South Florida at the 2025 NHL trade deadline, an emotional Marchand burst into tears as the Bruins welcomed him with a touching tribute.

Speaking to the media after the game, in which he provided two assists to help the Panthers beat the Bruins 4-3, Marchand made a big admission about potentially returning to Boston in some capacity after retiring.

“If I’m being completely honest, absolutely,” Marchand said. “It’s an organization that I feel like I’ll always be a part of in some capacity. … Just what I’ve been through here… It’d be hard not to wan

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