October 21 is a date Brad Marchand has circled in red on his calendar. The Florida Panthers will take on the Boston Bruins in what’s set to be a homecoming for the 37-year-old veteran. On that note, Marchand made an honest comment about what will be his first NHL game as a visitor at TD Garden.

Marchand has been to TD Garden twice as a member of the away team. However, when he faces the Bruins with the Panthers on Oct. 21, it will mark the first time he plays against Boston in the NHL. Marchand was in the building last season when the Cats faced the Spoked B, but an injury kept him in the press box.

Previously, he took part in Team Canada’s victory over Team USA in the 4 Nations Final, which also took place in Beantown. Still, neither of those occasions will compare to the upcoming test

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