WATCH: Brad Marchand lands several punches on Rem Pitlick after he bodied Patrice Bergeron

Brad Marchand, the Boston Bruins star forward, made his presence felt on Thursday night at TD Garden during the team's game against the Montreal Canadiens. After a late and high hit by Rem Pitlick on Patrice Bergeron, Marchand stepped in to defend his teammate.

Brad Marchand made a beeline for Pitlick and tackled him to the ground before delivering a series of punches. While punching a downed player is typically a violation of the hockey code, the Bruins felt that Pitlick relinquished his right to such protection by delivering a hit on Bergeron in the first place.

B's head coach Jim Montgomery praised Marchand's actions, stating:

"You don't hit our captain late. That was a three-second late hit. And I liked -- I loved the fact that Marchand made the guy pay a price for doing that."

David Pastrnak also weighed in, shifting the focus to Marchand's dedication to sticking up for his teammate.

"What I would point out is him sticking up for Bergy. It's obviously outstanding," Pastrnak said. "It's been kind of our motto in the team, and it's great to see when a guy like Marchy sticks up for our captain. And it definitely gets going everybody on the bench."

The Bruins came out on top with a 4-2 win, and Brad actions were praised by his teammates and coaches. It's clear that the Bruins won't tolerate cheap shots on their captain, especially on their home ice. Marchand's actions were a clear message to opponents that they will face consequences for such actions.

Boston Bruins Brad Marchand Deactivates Twitter Account

Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand has deactivated his Twitter account, leaving fans wondering about the reason behind the move. Marchand, who is known for his humorous and often controversial tweets, has been using the social media platform regularly in recent months.

Reports suggest that Marchand's decision to deactivate his Twitter account may be linked to the upcoming playoffs. With the NHL Stanley Cup on the line, Marchand may have decided to avoid any distractions and focus solely on the task at hand. While it is unclear whether this is the primary reason behind his account deactivation, it is certainly a possibility.

Brad Marchand has been involved in a few controversies on Twitter recently, including comments about All-Star Games in certain cities that sparked outrage among fans. It is possible that these incidents played a role in his decision to leave the platform.

Whatever the reason behind his account deactivation, Brad Marchand remains a key player for the Bruins as they prepare for the playoffs. With his on-ice skills and leadership abilities, he will be an important figure as the team looks to win its first Stanley Cup since 2011.