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The four-word post wasn't the first time Bissonnette has taken aim at Marchand and the Panthers. At the start of the month, ahead of the start of the Maple Leafs-Panthers series, Bissonnette warned Florida. “Now it's on to Goliath, the Florida Panthers, and we have unfinished business with you,” Bissonnette said.
The Maple Leafs and Panthers series sees drama both on and off the ice. Paul Bissonnette, a former NHL player, taunted Brad Marchand on social media. This happened after the Florida Panthers wished Marchand a happy birthday.
Marchand scored the game-winning goal with 4:33 left in overtime as Florida beat Toronto in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series.
Throughout the playoffs, Marner and Marchand have scored 12 and eight total points, respectively, although Marner has appeared in one more game than his older foe as the Leafs played a six-game first-round series against the Panthers' five-game one.
Panthers forward Brad Marchand is a free agent at the end of this postseason, and he could head to a division rival.
Panthers pest Brad Marchand saves Florida from a near impossible Stanley Cup playoff hole | D'Angelo
Game 4 is scheduled for May 11th, Marchand's 37th birthday. SUNRISE — Brad Marchand is a pest. No other way best describes him. He's a pest you want to stomp out when he's your opponent.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs have provided some theatrics over the last few weeks, and Friday's action proved to be no different. The night began with the Florida Panthers topping the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime by a 5-4 decision.