One of the NHL\u2019s peskiest players was at it again on Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n
During the day\u2019s encounter between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Florida Panthers, the veteran winger glanced at the Blue Jackets\u2019 plans being drawn up during a timeout called in overtime. When Columbus players realized what Marchand was doing, a few players tried to push Marchand out of their huddle.<\/p>\n
During the Blue Jackets’ timeout in OT, Brad Marchand sneakily skated over to the Columbus bench to see what they were drawing up \ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23 pic.twitter.com\/2dQYc47m0X<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) December 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Moments later, it was Marchand who got the last laugh. The winger set up his teammate, Sam Bennett, with a pass that led to the game-winning goal in overtime, scored with four seconds remaining in the period.<\/p>\n The goal capped off a 7-6 goal-scoring affair, won by the Panthers. Bennett and Marchand ended the night with four-point games, each scoring a goal and three assists. Carter Verhaeghe scored twice while Seth Jones, Anton Lundell and Evan Rodrigues also scored for the Panthers. Columbus held 4-1 and 6-4 leads on Florida before the Panthers completed their comeback efforts.<\/p>\n The Panthers won 7 to 6\u2026<\/p>\n Sam Bennett: 6-7 6-7 \ud83e\udef4\ud83e\udef4 pic.twitter.com\/ArqvLndGal<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 B\/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The game also featured two goals that were reviewed. The Blue Jackets had a goal called back for a distinct kicking motion, removing a potential goal for forward Brendan Gaunce. The Panthers, however, had a goal review confirmed after Columbus initially believed that Marchand delivered a hand pass before one of Verhaeghe\u2019s two goals scored in the game.<\/p>\n \u201cThe whole game was a joke, that\u2019s what I account it to,\u201d Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason said postgame<\/a>. \u201cIn every way. The entire game was a joke.\u201d<\/p>\n