As you look atop the league leaderboard for points today, you'll see an interesting name at No. 1. With seven points through his first three games this season, Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand has an early lead in the NHL scoring race. He is unlikely to remain there all season and there's little to conclude from three games, but his hot start -- which includes a five-point game in Boston's season opener -- is a continuation of the upswing he is experiencing in his career presently.
The first thing most people will think of when they think of Marchand is his reputation as a pest, or some might refer to him as a rat.