Jan 2, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) looks on prior to the third period in the 2026 Winter Classic ice hockey game against the New York Rangers at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Brad Marchand returns to the Bell Centre on Thursday, and Montreal has not forgotten.

Since yesterday, two strong messages have been circulating on social media ahead of the game between the Florida Panthers and the Montreal Canadiens.

The date is set for Thursday, January 8, at the Bell Centre, and many already want to see him answer for it. What’s fueling all of this is mainly what happened Tuesday in Florida. In overtime, Marchand hit Mike Matheson in the head along the boards.

For some fans, that’s what bothers them the most.

A strong message for Brad Marchand ahead of the next matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and the Florida Panthers

Marchand’s past doesn’t help calm things down either. We’re talking about a player who has already been suspended eight times, even if he hasn’t been suspended since 2022.

When a guy like that shows up in Montreal after a controversial hit, the atmosphere creates itself. On Thursday, he won’t be welcomed with flowers, let’s put it that way.

And in your opinion, does Brad Marchand have to answer for his action?

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Should Brad Marchand have to answer at the Bell Centre on Thursday?