Brad Marchand Makes Rare Stanley Cup Final Scoring History

Brad Marchand, at 37, has solidified his status as a legendary NHL playoff performer in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. He scored twice in Game 5, leading the Florida Panthers to a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers and moving them within one win of a championship, while reaching six goals in the series. Marchand made NHL history as the first player to score at least five goals in two separate Stanley Cup Final series with two different teams, originally achieving this feat with the Boston Bruins in 2011. He is just the seventh player ever to record five or more goals in multiple Stanley Cup Finals, joining elite company including Mario Lemieux and Maurice Richard, but uniquely accomplished this across nearly 15 years and two teams. Marchand also set records for most road goals in a Stanley Cup Final series and for most goals by a player 35 or older, further demonstrating his impact and leadership. His performance has put him in strong contention for the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the playoff MVP, as the Panthers aim to repeat as Stanley Cup champions.