Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Brad Marchand hurdle Panthers player on Charlie Coyle goal

By Paul Harris | Last updated 5/8/24

Brad Marchand does not get too many chances to show off his jumping ability but he did so Wednesday night.

After Marchand's hit caused a turnover in the Florida Panthers zone, Marchand, the Bruins captain, leaped over Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola in setting up Charlie Coyle's goal with 7:48 left in the first period that gave Boston a 1-0 lead over Florida in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.

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It was Marchand's seventh assist and 10th point of the playoffs. It is the ninth time in his career that he has had at least 10 points in a playoff season.

It was Coyle's first goal of the playoffs.

The Bruins lead the series 1-0 after winning Game 1, 5-1 on Monday night.

Of course Boston is seeking revenge on Florida after blowing a 3-1 series lead against the Panthers in the first round of last season's playoffs. That came after the Bruins set NHL records with 65 wins and 135 points during the 2022-23 regular season.

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