Brad Marchand's wife Katrina opens up about being distanced from now-Stanley Cup champ since blockbuster trade from Bruins 

Brad Marchand’s 14-year wait for his second Stanley Cup ended on Tuesday when the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.

After the game, Marchand took a moment to acknowledge his family seated in the stands. Marchand has been away from his wife Katrina for the past three months following his trade from Boston to the Panthers in March.

An emotional Katrina said the Cup meant the world to the family, given what's transpired over the past few months.

“Just recognition, we did it,” Katrina said via NHL.com. “Just telling us as a family, we did it. It’s worth it. We did it. [It means] absolutely everything. He works his butt off every single day... This means the world.”

Marchand starred for Florida in its playoff run, amassing 20 points and helping the team secure its second straight title. It also marked his second Stanley Cup triumph, having lifted the title with Boston in 2011.

Marchand’s father Kevin summed up the importance of his son's achievement.

“There’s a bit of a dynamic where he really wanted to win a Cup for his family,” Kevin said. “He’s got young children and they’ve not had the opportunity to experience that. So this is very meaningful to him."

Brad Marchand received a special message from kids before winning second Stanley Cup

Before Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, Brad Marchand got a voicemail from his kids. His son, Sloane, and daughters, Rue and Sawyer, sent a message through The Players’ Tribune, wishing him good luck for the game.

"No matter what happens in the game. We are still proud of you," Sawyer said.

“Best daddy in the whole wide world,” Rue said.

Marchand's contract expires on June 30, and his future is unclear. At 37, his next contract is expected to be his last.