Pat Maroon Makes Bruins Debut with Assist and Massive Hit in First Playoff Game Against Toronto

Pat Maroon made his debut with the Boston Bruins on March 26th, when he was acquired from the Minnesota Wild via trade. He quickly made an impact in his first game with the team, assisting on John Beecher’s first-period goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.

Excited by Maroon’s performance, the Bruins fans at TD Garden were particularly thrilled when he delivered a massive hit that sent Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren flying into the Bruins’ bench. The hit was well-received by both teams and added to the energy of the game.

Prior to joining the Bruins, Maroon had undergone back surgery with the Wild in February, which caused him to miss several games. However, he was determined to return to action as soon as possible and make a difference in any way he could. With 150 games of playoff experience and three Stanley Cup rings under his belt (2019 with the Blues and 2020 and 2021 with the Lightning), Maroon brought a valuable veteran presence to the Bruins lineup for their playoff series against Toronto.