Maple Leafs Fans' Behavior Toward Brad Marchand Sparks Reactions

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May 16, 2025 - 15:30
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Florida Panthers winger Brad Marchand has made a career out of playing the villain against the Toronto Maple Leafs. On Wednesday night, he added another moment to his highlight reel.

As the Panthers closed out a dominant 6-1 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 5, cameras spotted Marchand smiling at jeering fans while leaving the ice.

The veteran, who finished with an assist in what was his fifth point in the series, appeared unfazed by the taunts coming from the Scotiabank Arena fans near the tunnel.

The win gave Florida its third straight victory in the series and pushed the Maple Leafs to the brink of elimination as they face a 3-2 deficit entering Game 6.

Wednesday's win also improved Marchand’s career playoff record against Toronto to a perfect 5-0, dating back to his years with the Boston Bruins.

Toronto’s home fans voiced their frustration early and often during the embarrassing Game 5 loss.

Boos rang out by the second period, at least one jersey was thrown on the ice, and many fans exited well before the final buzzer.

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand (63) skates during warm-up before game five against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena.John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The clip of Marchand's reaction to the Leafs fans generated more than 100 replies after being posted by Bleacher Report's "B/R Open Ice" account on X.

"Leafs fans giving Marchand a hard time? Must be a slow night if they're not busy counting their rings. Keep chirping, but remember, it's all love in the game! 🍿" one person posted.

"No chance that guy paid for his ticket," another said.

"Yeah I’m gonna take the hockey player here 😂" one poster wrote. 

"Classic Leafs fans bringing the energy! Marchand always gets the crowd fired up—love the intensity on both sides!" a fourth account said.

"If only the players had this much fight," one person wrote.

"March owns the Leafs they can’t say a word to him without him laughing in their face," a poster resolutely stated.

"Good way to get him into it. Know your enemy. Will people never learn?" one poster wondered.

"If I was Marchand I would have speared him. Take the fine or whatever. Sue me," a person wrote.

Game 6 is scheduled for Friday in Florida, with puck drop set at 8 p.m. ET, as the Maple Leafs will try to keep their season alive while the Panthers have a chance to finish the series in front of their crowd.

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