Brad Marchand once again showcased his veteran prowess in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals. As the Panthers secured another crucial victory and a significant series lead over the Oilers, Marchand simultaneously etched his name into NHL history with a new record.
Marchand’s four goals against the Oilers in the Finals are a rare feat, especially for a player nearing 38 years old who recently departed the Bruins after a 15 years career in Boston.
Marchand has needed no adjustment period. In his fourth Stanley Cup Finals appearance, the seasoned veteran has proven to be at an elite level, consistently contributing to the Panthers’ victories and setting a mark that will be tough for other players to break.
What Historic Record Did Marchand Recently Set?
According to Real Sports, Marchand has become the oldest player in NHL history to score in each of the first three games of a Finals series. He scored once in Game 1, twice in Game 2, and added another in Game 3.
Aside from the goals and the record, Marchand finally recorded his first penalty minutes of the Final during Game 3—two minutes total—part of a wild game that saw 140 combined penalty minutes between both teams. Interestingly, he hasn’t registered a single assist in the series.
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Is Marchand the oldest player in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final?
Not quite. That title belongs to Oilers forward Corey Perry, who’s 40. Marchand, at 37, is the second-oldest in the series and the oldest player on the Panthers’ roster, just ahead of 36-year-old goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky.
