It won’t be long before National Hockey League players who hail from Canada, the United States, Finland and Sweden will gather in both Boston and Montreal for the NHL’s 4-Nations Faceoff tournament. And for Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand,

Brad Marchand has been a significant part of the rivalry, as he was a part of all four of the Bruins' playoff series wins against the Maple Leafs since 2013. He also often plays some of his best hockey against the Leafs and ups his physicality in the process.

If there's one thing that Brad Marchand knows very well, it's playing the Toronto Maple Leafs. The veteran has played the Maple Leafs 55 times in the regular season over his career, which is his second highest mark behind the 64 games he's played against Buffalo.

The 4 Nations Face Off is going to be an incredibly interesting tournament and it is now only just a little over a month away. For many players in the National Hockey League it will be their first chance to represent their home country on the international stage,

Brad Marchand is, in Montreal, a guy who knows how to make himself liked hated by the crowd. The Bruins forward enjoys provoking and playing the role of the villain, and he is good at stirring up trouble.

There is a lot of excitement heading into the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off, though some people question the type of effort players will give during the in-season tournament.