Brad Marchand has hockey fans convinced he’s stuck in a Stanley Cup time loop

Some sports moments are cool. Others are legendary. And then there’s Brad Marchand scoring a shorthanded goal in the Stanley Cup Final on June 6, twice, 14 years apart, for two different teams. If this were a movie script, you’d roll your eyes. But nope, this is real life, and Marchand just wrote one of the craziest full-circle stories in hockey history.Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final was already wild enough, double overtime, five goals, and high drama between the Panthers and Oilers. But then Brad Marchand pulled off another clutch moment that had everyone checking their calendars.With Florida on the penalty kill, Marchand broke loose and netted a shorthanded goal that set the arena on fire. It was a massive swing in momentum and a reminder that even in year 16, this guy still has gas in the tank and ice in his veins.Oh, and the date? June 6.Now hit the rewind button. Back in 2011, Marchand was the scrappy, chirpy Bruins rookie everyone loved to hate unless you were from Boston. That year, in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Canucks, he scored a shorthanded goal that helped flip the series for the Bruins. The date? You guessed it—June 6, 2011.That goal helped Boston bounce back in the series and eventually win the Cup. Fast forward 14 years and the same guy now a seasoned vet is still out here making June 6 his personal hockey holiday.As soon as Marchand scored in Game 2, social media sleuths pieced it together fast. Fans went full conspiracy theory mode and it was hilarious:This wasn’t just a cool trivia nugget. It’s a timeline-defying moment that ties Marchand’s rookie rise to his veteran dominance, 14 years apart. Same player. Same goal type. Same exact day. Two different eras, but one constant: Brad Marchand showing up when it matters most.Also read - Brad Marchand’s mom goes viral after emotional reaction to his OT goal in Stanley Cup Final