Brad Marchand doesn’t want to hear about 2023.
After relinquishing a 3-1 series lead in their crushing first-round exit against the Panthers last April, the Bruins captain isn’t dwelling on a similar scenario brewing for his team.
“We have a different group. A lot of new guys, different team, it’s a completely different season,” Marchand said after Boston took a 3-1 series lead against the Maple Leafs on Saturday night. “Nothing about that has anything to do with this series. … We’ve done a great job of staying in the moment. And that’s what you have to do.