Marchand (undisclosed) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site. That sets the stage for him to play Saturday in Minnesota.
Marchand hasn't been in the lineup since Jan. 6 because of the injury. He has 23 goals, 46 points, 32 PIM, 115 shots and 33 hits in 41 outings in 2025-26. The 37-year-old is likely to serve in a middle-six capacity and on the first power-play unit in his return.