While Brad Marchand is usually met with disdain by Montreal hockey fans, he found an unexpected welcome when he suited up for Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off. In previous showdowns against the Canadiens, Marchand had made a name for himself as a skilled and at times controversial player, racking up notable stats in goals and penalties. However, this time, as he donned the Maple Leaf, he expressed excitement about the unifying spirit of international competition, indicating that it felt like a moment of mutual respect rather than rivalry.
"I don't think they'll be cheering for me, they'll be cheering for the team...for that little bit of time, everyone's on the same page. Will definitely be a different experience and definitely one I'm looking forward to."
"Playing for Team Canada, you see how united the entire country gets. Everyone's cheering and hoping to accomplish the same goal. I've always looked at it like it's more of a sign of respect."
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