Brad Marchand becomes Bruins’ all-time leading scorer in playoffs originally appeared in NBC Sports Boston
Brad Marchand broke a special Boston Bruins record.
With his power-play tally in Game 4 of the Bruins’ first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Marchand became the franchise’s all-time leader in postseason goals with 56.
Marchand entered Saturday’s clash at Scotiabank Arena tied at the top of the standings with Cam Neely.
1. Brad Marchand: 56 goals
2. Cam Neely:55
3. Patrice Bergeron: 50
4. Phil Esposito:46
5. Rick Middleton:45
The Bruins captain could break a few more Bruins playoff records before his career is over. He also ranks third in playoff assists (79) and second in playoff points (134). Hall of Fame defenseman Ray Bourque ranks first in both categories (125 assists and 161 points).
Marchand made his postseason debut in 2011 and scored 19 points in 25 games as the Bruins won their first Stanley Cup title since 1972. He scored five goals, including two in Game 7 against the Vancouver Canucks in the Cup final. .
Marchand’s 135 playoff points are the second-most by any player since 2011. He trails only Tampa Bay Lightning right winger Nikita Kucherov (166).
