"Thank you Boston": Brad Marchand joins chant by Panthers fans outside Elbo Room during Stanley Cup win celebration [WATCH]

Florida Panthers star Brad Marchand joined in the chants by Panthers fans outside the Elbo Room during their Stanley Cup win celebration.

The Panthers claimed their second consecutive title after defeating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 on Tuesday.

Marchand, who joined the Panthers during the trade deadline, played a key role in their triumph. The 37-year-old accumulated 20 points through 10 goals and as many assists in 20 playoff games. He had six goals in the Final.

The Panthers celebrated their triumph in the Elbo Room, a popular beach bar in Fort Lauderdale. Fans outside the establishment welcomed Marchand with “Thank you, Boston” chants.

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This was Marchand's second Stanley Cup title, the first being with the Boston Bruins in 2011. He played for the Bruins for 16 seasons.

Brad Marchand opens up about winning Stanley Cup after 14 years

Brad Marchand came close to winning his second Cup in 2013 and 2019, but the Boston Bruins lost to the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues, respectively.

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His triumph with the Panthers ended a 14-year wait for the trophy.

“It feels completely different,” Marchand said via NHL. “I have so much more respect and appreciation for how difficult it was to get here and how hard it is and the amount of things that need to go right to win. There’s so many great teams in the League and so much talk about this guy deserves it, that guy deserves it, and you want to see certain guys win.

Reflecting on his journey, Marchand acknowledged that his trade to the Panthers was unexpected, but it worked out, and he's savoring the moment.

“Everything has to line up perfectly. My situation is a perfect example of that. I shouldn’t have been here. But it worked out."

Although the Florida Panthers would likely be keen to re-sign Marchand, his future remains uncertain as his contract is set to expire at the end of this month.

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A fan of the Boston Bruins, Abhishek considers their incredible comeback win against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 playoffs as the most iconic moment in the NHL. His admiration for the six-time Stanley Cup winners also comes from the team’s storied history, distinctive black and gold uniform and their success in the sport. His all-time favorite NHL players are Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid, for their ability to perform at the highest level consistently.

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