Brad Marchand named NHL First Star of Week
Bruins winger Brad Marchand was the best player in the NHL this past week.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 27: Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins watches a shot by Patrice Bergeron #37 get past Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers at 11 seconds of the second period at Madison Square Garden on October 27, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 27: Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins watches a shot by Patrice Bergeron #37 get past Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers at 11 seconds of the second period at Madison Square Garden. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
By Ty Anderson, 985TheSportsHub.com
Another week, another member of the Bruins' star-powered first line grabbing First Star of the Week honors.
Just one week after David Pastrnak earned the NHL's nod as the First Star of the Week behind a seven-goal week, Brad Marchand picked up the honors for the week ending Oct. 27 behind three goals and eight points in three games.
The 5-foot-9 Marchand was downright explosive in Boston's 7-4 win over the Rangers on Sunday night, with two goals and five points in just 17:05 of action. Marchand's night continued what's been a 10-game heater for No. 63, as he's tallied points in every game since the team's second game of the year, and has 20 points (the fifth-most in hockey) through 11 games this year.
Marchand and the Bruins will look to keep it rolling Tuesday night against the Sharks.
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