Brad Marchand and Connor Bedard represent distinctly different player archetypes and bring unique values to their respective teams. Marchand, from the Bruins, is known for his tough, gritty style of play that focuses on winning games by unsettling opponents. On the other hand, Bedard of the Blackhawks is a bona fide scorer, winning games through his extraordinary goal-scoring ability, a mark of his generational talent.
In an early-season matchup between the Bruins and the Blackhawks, Marchand did his utmost to rattle Bedard, playing into his well-known strategy of psychological gameplay:
Subsequent to Bedard's injury and his exit from the game, comments from Brad Marchand surfaced on social media, posted at 10:48 PM following the conclusion of the game:
