Florida Panthers veteran Brad Marchand returned to TD Garden on Tuesday night, suiting up against the Boston Bruins for the first time since being traded last season. The 37-year-old forward helped the Panthers to a 4–3 victory with two assists, but the man himself and his reaction to the Bruins' tribute drew more attention than the scoreboard.

I always loved playing here,” Marchand said. “I loved putting the jersey on and wearing my heart on my sleeve. It’s a hard-working city and people appreciate that. I love the fans here."