Beating Marchand’s Game: Maple Leafs Discipline Can Defeat Agitation

Brad Marchand has long been a polarizing figure in the NHL. He’s known as much for his ability to disrupt opponents mentally and draw penalties as he is for his skill. And he is skillful. His interactions with the Toronto Maple Leafs, particularly in his Game 1 matchup with Max Domi, underscored the importance of the Maple Leafs needing to create a strategic approach when facing Marchand and players of his ilk. Marchand excels at pushing his opponents to the brink without crossing the line, effectively turning their reactions into penalties and power plays for his team. In a critical...