Boston Bruins trail Panthers 2-1 in best-of-seven series and may consider using Danton Heinen as replacement or additional defenseman
Brad Marchand out for Game 4 of Eastern Conference second-round series against Florida Panthers due to upper-body injury
Marchand, leading scorer in points (10) and assists (7) during playoffs, unable to return after collision with Sam Bennett in Game 3
Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand is out for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference second-round series against the Florida Panthers due to an upper-body injury sustained during a collision with Sam Bennett in Game 3. The incident occurred in the first period, and Marchand was unable to return for the remainder of the game. With Marchand's absence, Boston will look to even their series against Florida without their leading scorer in points (10) and assists (7) during these playoffs.
The collision between Marchand and Bennett resulted in a heated exchange between the two teams, with Trent Frederic expressing his displeasure towards Bennett's actions. Jim Montgomery, Boston's head coach, acknowledged the history between Bennett and the Bruins. However, no penalties were called on the ice during Game 3.
Marchand had a successful regular season with 67 points (29 goals, 38 assists) in 82 games. Throughout his career since being drafted by the Bruins in the third round of the 2006 NHL Draft, Marchand has accumulated an impressive total of 929 points (401 goals, 528 assists).
The Bruins trail the Panthers 2-1 in this best-of-seven series and will aim to even the score on Sunday night. The team may consider using Danton Heinen as a replacement for Marchand or opting for an additional defenseman with seven players on each side of the ice.
The incident between Marchand and Bennett adds fuel to an already fiery series between these two teams. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
Brad Marchand will not play in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Florida Panthers due to an upper-body injury.
Marchand was limited to 10:51 of ice time in Boston’s Game 3 loss.
Jim Montgomery announced Marchand’s absence roughly eight hours before puck drop for Game 4.
Montgomery declined to confirm if Marchand’s injury is a concussion.
Danton Heinen could replace Marchand in the Bruins lineup for Game 4, as he practiced with the team on Saturday and was ready for game action after being injured.
The Bruins may consider using 11 forwards and seven defensemen without Marchand.
Marchand leads Boston in assists (seven) and total points (ten) in these playoffs.
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Brad Marchand is the Bruins leading scorer in the playoffs with 10 points (3 goals, 7 assists) in 10 games.
Bennett delivered a punch to Marchand’s head before the skaters collided.
Brad Marchand received a hard check from Florida’s Sam Bennett in the first period of Game 3, resulting in his absence from the third period and subsequent game exclusion.
Brad Marchand has team-leading totals in assists (7) and points (10) in 10 playoff games for Boston.
Brad Marchand had 67 points (29 goals, 38 assists) in 82 games during the regular season.
Brad Marchand has accumulated 929 points (401 goals, 528 assists) in his career since being drafted by the Bruins in the third round of the 2006 NHL Draft.
