Brad Marchand breaks NHL record, hands Maple Leafs another heartbreak in Game 7

Brad Marchand didn’t just show up for Game 7 — he etched his name into NHL history . In a ruthless 6-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs , the 37-year-old winger led the Florida Panthers with a goal and two assists, delivering yet another postseason gut punch to a franchise drowning in playoff misery. With this victory, Marchand became the first player ever to win five Game 7s against the same team, forever haunting Leafs Nation.


NHL history made as Brad Marchand leads Panthers past Maple Leafs in Game 7

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History was made on Sunday night, but not the kind Toronto was hoping for. The Maple Leafs were thoroughly dismantled by a Florida Panthers team fueled by Brad Marchand’s veteran poise and playoff fire. Marchand’s fingerprints were all over the win from his goal to his two setups as he transformed Florida’s third line into a nightmare for Toronto’s defense.


His linemates, Anton Lundell and Eetu Luostarinen, each found the back of the net, benefiting from Marchand’s relentless forecheck and sharp hockey IQ. Add in a fourth-line tally from Jonah Gadjovich, and the Leafs were left chasing shadows while Florida built a blowout.


But Marchand’s legacy extends far beyond the box score. This Game 7 marked the fifth time he’s eliminated the Maple Leafs in a do-or-die playoff game — four with the Bruins, now one with the Panthers. No other player in league history has tormented one franchise in elimination games quite like this.


Marchand delivers when Leafs needed him to fail



Traded to Florida at the deadline while recovering from injury, Marchand took time to adjust. But once healthy, he quickly bought into the Panthers’ aggressive system and became a natural fit. Head coach Paul Maurice praised Marchand’s leadership and steady presence, especially with younger players like Lundell and Luostarinen. The result was a high-pressure performance that felt anything but.


“When I come in here and I get booed, I'm good,” Marchand said postgame. “I'm going to show it. I'm going to enjoy that."

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Toronto’s stars once again faded when the spotlight burned brightest. Meanwhile, Marchand, the longtime agitator turned all-time Game 7 assassin, rose above the noise, shattered records, and buried the Leafs' postseason dreams yet again.