Major Milestone Confirmed For Brad Marchand

The Boston Bruins have consistently been one of the best teams in the NHL over the past few seasons. Tonight however, the team will have an extra reason to celebrate.

Bruins Captain Set To Achieve Major Career Milestone

The Boston Bruins are set to host the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight. Both teams have serious playoff hopes this year but the contest will be a bit more meaningful for one player in particular. Bruins captain Brad Marchand is set to play in his 1000th career NHL game, a rare milestone only achieved by the league's best players.

Bruins Fans Celebrate Marchand's Historic Career

Notably, Marchand has spent his entire career with the Boston Bruins, becoming a beloved character within the team's fanbase. Outside of Boston though, he has become one of the most notorious pests in the league. As such, Bruins fans took to social media to applaud the team's captain for his major milestone.