It wasn't known what kind of reaction Brad Marchand would receive in his return to Boston. Marchand spent 16 years with the Bruins before he got traded by the team to the rival Florida Panthers last season. Marchand was an impending free agent, and the Bruins decided to get some sort of return for their longtime winger. Not long after, Marchand won a Stanley Cup title with the Panthers, and signed a six-year contract to remain with the team.
Tuesday night, Bruins fans welcomed Marchand back with welcome arms, as they cheered him every chance they got. Then, during the first commercial break of the game, the Bruins aired a video tribute to Marchand, who was seen crying and choking up.