The Panthers’ third-line forwards were their top three point-scorers in the playoffs, heading into Game 3 of their second-round series against Toronto. Getting more offensive production from Marchand, center Anton Lundell and winger Eetu Luostarinen has paid dividends. All three were among the team’s best in plus-minus.

Brad Marchand is many things. Sarcastic, most definitely. A pest on the ice, absolutely. Someone who doesn’t mind a little bonus physicality, goes without saying.

Brad Marchand of the Panthers spoke on the difference between this year's Maple Leafs and the teams in the past.