Marchand (illness) will return to the lineup Saturday in Washington, NESN reports.
Marchand left Tuesday's tilt versus the Flyers with an illness and sat out Thursday's game in Quebec City against the Kings. He had 29 goals and 67 points in 82 regular-season contests in 2023-24. Marchand has been on a downward slope in terms of points per game over the last four seasons, and that could continue in 2024-25 for the 36-year-old.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Won't play against Los Angeles
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Marchand remains under the weather and will not suit up versus Los Angeles on Thursday, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.
Marchand's illness forced him out of his first preseason game versus Philadelphia on Tuesday, and he will now miss yet another preseason tilt. Still, all signs point to the veteran winger being ready to go for Opening Night against the Panthers on Tuesday.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Questionable to return
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Marchand (illness) is questionable to return to Tuesday's preseason game versus the Flyers.
It's encouraging Marchand is just sick rather than dealing with an injury. He was playing in his first preseason game Tuesday after recovering from multiple offseason surgeries to repair injuries to his groin, elbow and abdomen. Marchand should be able to return to the lineup for one of the Bruins' last two preseason contests if he can get healthy in time.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Set for preseason debut
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Marchand is expected to play in Tuesday's exhibition contest against the Flyers after recovering from offseason surgeries to his elbow, groin and abdominal area.
Marchand generated 29 goals and 67 points over 82 games in the 2023-24 regular season. He will occupy a top-six role in 2024-25 while skating on the first power-play unit.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Full participant in practice
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Marchand was a full participant in Wednesday's practice as he continues to work his way back from elbow, groin and abdominal surgery, per Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald.
Marchand also skated with the Bruins on Tuesday, but he was wearing a non-contact sweater at that time. The 36-year-old had 29 goals and 67 points in 82 regular-season contests last year and is expected to continue to serve in a top-six capacity in 2024-25.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Skating Tuesday
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Marchand, who is recovering from elbow, groin and abdominal surgery, is practicing Tuesday in a non-contact sweater, according to Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic.
Marchand seems to be making solid progress ahead of 2024-25. The 36-year-old is expected to be ready for the start of the campaign, but he may be eased back into action as he returns to full strength. Marchand's production slightly dipped in 2023-24 in comparison to previous years, but Boston's captain still banked 67 points and didn't miss a single regular-season contest.
Bruins' Brad Marchand: Should be fine for season opener
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Marchand, who is recovering from surgery on his elbow, groin and abdominal area, won't be available to work with the Bruins on Thursday, but he should be fine for Boston's season opener, per Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald on Wednesday.
Marchand had 29 goals, 67 points and 78 PIM in 82 regular-season games in 2023-24. As long as he's healthy, the 36-year-old is expected to serve on Boston's top six and first power-play unit. Although his age is getting to the point of being a concern, Marchand has managed to record over 60 points in each of his past nine campaigns.
Marchand underwent surgery on his elbow, groin and abdominal area during the offseason, according to Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com.
Marchand played through a torn elbow tendon for the entire 2023-24 campaign while dealing with sports hernia issues later in the year. He didn't do much training over the summer but hopes to be ready for the start of camp. However, it wouldn't be surprising if he was limited during on-ice sessions out of the gate. Marchand registered 29 goals and 67 points across 82 regular-season contests in 2023-24 before adding three tallies and seven assists in 11 playoff outings.
Marchand (upper body) is warming up and is expected to play Friday in Game 6 against the Panthers, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Marchand will get back in the lineup after missing Games 4 and 5 due to an injury he sustained during Game 3. He tallied two assists in the first three games of the series and has 10 this postseason. He'll slide back into his usual top-six role and see time with the No. 1 power-play unit.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Officially game-time call
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Marchand (upper body) will be a game-time decision ahead of Game 6 against the Panthers on Friday, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.
Coach Jim Montgomery was almost never going to confirm Marchand in the lineup considering we are in the postseason. Fantasy players will have to take a wait-and-see approach, though the fact that Marchand was working with the No. 1 power-play unit Thursday should indicate his availability. If he does suit up, the veteran will be looking to end a six-game goal-scoring drought in order to help the Bruins stave off elimination.
Bruins' Brad Marchand: Still considered day-to-day
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Marchand (upper body) was again labeled day-to-day ahead of Game 6 against the Panthers on Friday, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.
Marchand did practice with the No. 1 power-play unit, which is a good indication that he will be back in the lineup Friday even if coach Jim Montgomery wouldn't confirm his captain's status. If given the all-clear, Marchand should immediately reclaim a top-six role, as he looks to end a six-game goal drought that dates back to April 27 versus the Maple Leafs.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Unavailable for Game 5
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Marchand (upper body) won't be available for Game 5 versus the Panthers on Tuesday, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald reports.
Although Marchand isn't an option for the must-win Game 5, he was on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate, suggesting there's a chance he could draw back into the lineup for Game 6 on Friday if the Bruins are able to stave off elimination. Marchand's racked up three goals and 10 points through 10 games this postseason.
Marchand (upper body) is still considered day-to-day ahead of Game 5 versus the Panthers on Tuesday, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.
Marchand skated Monday morning and will travel with the team to Florida. He sat out Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 4 after being injured during Friday's 6-2 defeat in Game 3 of Boston's second-round series. It's currently unclear if Marchand will be available for Tuesday's must-win contest. He has racked up three goals and 10 points in 10 outings this postseason.
