Anthony Mantha has arrived.

The young Detroit Red Wings forward recorded his first career NHL goal with a rebound chip against the Montreal Canadiens.

As the video shows, Mantha had several family members and friends in attendance, including Canadiens' great and proud grandfather, Andre Pronovost.

The goal came on the power play, with Brad Richards and Mike Green drawing assists.

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Brendan Smith dropped the hammer on Stefan Matteau.

The Detroit Red Wings defenseman caught the young Montreal Canadiens forward with a devastating open ice hit Thursday that sparked a melee.

Smith wasn't penalized for the hit, but received a roughing minor for the ensuing skirmish with Phillip Danault.

Matteau was able to return after being examined in the locker room.

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Zach Parise seems pretty happy to see Niklas Backstrom back in Minnesota.

Backstrom, who appeared in 409 games with the Wild up to last season and remains the franchise wins leader (194), made the start for the visiting Calgary Flames on Thursday, and Parise took full advantage of the fact it was only the goalie's second start in over a year.

The first goal wasn't how Backstrom wanted to reacquaint himself with the state of hockey, and the second wasn't much prettier.

Parise added his third goal of the game before the end of the first period to complete the hat trick.

The goals, which came moments before a video tribute for the returning Backstrom, were Parise's 20th, 21st and 22nd of the season, as well as his 100th, 101st and 102nd for the Wild.

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California suits Jamie McGinn.

The winger became a 20-goal scorer for the first time in his career Thursday, scoring his sixth goal in 12 games - and fourth in last five - since being acquired by the Anaheim Ducks from the Buffalo Sabres at the trade deadline.

A number of high-profile players were traded on and before this year's deadline, but McGinn's been quietly sniping better than most. He has more goals since being traded than Mikkel Boedker (three), Jiri Hudler (four), Andrew Ladd (three), and Eric Staal (one).

Only Devante Smith-Pelly has more goals than McGinn's six. Smith-Pelly has seven goals in 10 games for the New Jersey Devils - one more than the six he scored with the Montreal Canadiens in 46 games. That's the trade deadline for you.

McGinn's playing out the final season of a deal paying him $3 million. His career year's come at a good time, and he's undoubtedly looking forward to July 1.

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The Boston Bruins took a moment prior to puck drop Thursday to honor the winningest coach in franchise history.

Claude Julien led the team to his 388th regular-season victory March 7 against Florida, passing Art Ross for the franchise lead in coaching wins. With those same Panthers in town, the club paid tribute to the coach, who received a watch from the organization and a trip to Disney World from the players.

A video featuring Boston sports icons was also played:

The game marks Julien's 697th behind the Bruins bench, with a record of 390-219-87 - not to mention the 2011 Stanley Cup - during his tenure.

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The Florida Panthers may have to skate into the playoffs without their captain.

Defenseman Willie Mitchell, who's been out of the lineup since January with a concussion, is attempting to return before the end of the regular season, but team doctors are reportedly concerned about his future health, according to George Richards of the Miami Herald.

"Willie has to decide whether he can play or not," general manager Dale Tallon said Thursday.

"We want to make sure he doesn’t get hurt, we want to make sure there is no permanent damage. But this is up to Willie. We want to do what is best for him. That’s the bottom line. The doctors have said they’re concerned with his long-term health."

Mitchell has been skating and is physically able to play, Richards adds. The Panthers don't want to prohibit Mitchell from returning, but at the same time, they also don't want to see him suffer another head injury.

The 38-year-old is in the final year of his contract, meaning a playoff run with the Panthers may be his last hurrah.

He's expected to make a decision in the coming days.

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