Brad Marchand has developed a knack for defying the odds.
Once viewed as nothing more than a fourth-line fly in the ointment, Marchand’s internal drive and abiding chip on his shoulder have allowed him to carve out a career that should see his No. 63 sweater eventually raised to the Garden rafters.
So when the prospect of suiting up for Team Canada during the 2026 Winter Olympics was broached, Marchand wasn’t focusing on the long odds potentially standing in his way.
“I was very disappointed — missing the last two [Olympics],” Marchand said earlier this week.