Brad Marchand is expected to reach a key milestone Tuesday, and the Boston Bruins captain won't have to wait long for a formal celebration.
When Marchand suits up against the Tampa Bay Lightning at TD Garden, it will be his 1,000th game wearing the Spoked B. The left winger was drafted in 2006 and will become the eighth Boston player to play 1,000 games.
Boston on Tuesday announced in a press release it will hold a special pregame ceremony to commemorate the milestone before Monday's matinee matchup against the Dallas Stars at TD Garden.
The matchup against Dallas will be the last of Boston's extended homestand and will follow games against the Seattle Kraken (Thursday) and Los Angeles Kings (Saturday).
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The 35-year-old was named to the All-Centennial Team and ranks inside the top 10 in franchise history in points, goals, assists and game-winning goals as well as multiple playoff achievements.
Marchand was part of the 2011 Stanley Cup team and hopes to guide the Bruins to another Stanley Cup title this season, which would add to his legacy in the franchise's history.
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