Brad Marchand isn’t focused on the past, even against a team like the Panthers.
A new season represents a clean slate for Boston after having two straight playoff runs snuffed out by Florida.
And with the Panthers set to hoist their Stanley Cup championship banner ahead of puck drop in Tuesday’s season opener at Amerant Bank Arena, Boston’s captain hopes that the festivities further spur an already motivated roster.
“I wouldn’t say it will be more special, it’s definitely gonna be more intense,” Marchand said Tuesday morning of the Panthers’ championship celebration. “It’s a great opportunity to have two of the best teams in the league match up against each other.