WATCH: Billerica native Marc McLaughlin scores in NHL debut with Bruins

Marc McLaughlin made a strong first impression for his hometown team on Thursday night.

The Billerica, Mass. native made his NHL debut with the Boston Bruins and it was one he won't forget. McLaughlin notched the first goal of his career in the second period of the game vs. the New Jersey Devils.

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First NHL game, first NHL goal for Marc McLaughlin (@mmclaughlin_26)! pic.twitter.com/5ryIDa2Rv9
— NHL (@NHL) April 1, 2022

McLaughlin had plenty of friends and family in attendance to watch him live out his lifelong dream.

The McLaughlin family is loving it.

Marc McLaughlin said that he had 50+ friends and family in attendance for his NHL debut. pic.twitter.com/AkR9y3m4tE
— Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) April 1, 2022

The 22-year-old's goal extended Boston's lead to 7-1. The B's scored a whopping six goals in the second period alone.

McLaughlin signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Bruins earlier this month. The Boston College center joined the B's after the Eagles' season-ending loss to Northeastern in the Hockey East tournament. He also represented Team USA at the Beijing Olympics earlier this year.