Whether people like it or not, Brad Marchand is a quality hockey player.
He’s the type who can create as much as he agitates, so there are only so many opportunities for detractors to razz the polarizing Boston Bruins pest. Thursday presented that opportunity, as he dealt with some humors/heartbreaking missed opportunities (depending upon the observer):
Even those who cover the Bruins were getting a few zingers in:
Brad Marchand's refueling. Whiffing on every bite of his Powerbar.
— Fluto Shinzawa (@FlutoShinzawa) April 25, 2014
Wonder what Brad Marchand will do for an open net encore in OT. That's where the true Glen Wesley legends are made #BecauseitstheCup
— Joe Haggerty (@HackswithHaggs) April 25, 2014
Marchand still has a chance to get the last laugh in overtime, though.