The Panthers forward patted his heart and waved to the TD Garden crowd as he received in his first game in Boston since getting traded to Florida in March. Panthers coach Paul Maurice knew the moment was special to his star player.

Brad Marchand was brought to tears by a tribute video the Bruins showed during his return to Boston. He also received a lengthy ovation.

Brad Marchand was overcome with emotion in his first trip back to Boston with the Panthers. The Bruins played a tribute video for Marchand, who was dealt at the trade deadline last season, during Tuesday’s game, showing highlights from his 15-year run in Boston, which included a Stanley Cup win in 2011.

After 16 seasons in black and gold, returning to Boston as a member of the Florida Panthers hit Marchand unexpectedly hard.

Brad Marchand is bracing for an emotional night back in Boston on Tuesday. It will be the first time he takes on the Bruins as a member of the Florida Panthers.

Brad Marchand's return to Boston the first time came just after his trade to the Florida Panthers. Now he's back. The clip comes courtesy of Ryan Johnston, your radio voice of the Boston Bruins here on the Sports Hub.