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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Should be fine for season opener
Brad Marchand, who is recovering from surgery on his elbow, groin and abdominal area, won't be available to work with the Boston 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.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Recovering from surgeries
Brad 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.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Good to go Friday
Brad 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
Brad 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 Boston Bruins stave off elimination.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Still considered day-to-day
Brad 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
Brad 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 Boston Bruins are able to stave off elimination. Marchand's racked up three goals and 10 points through 10 games this postseason.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Remains day-to-day
Brad 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.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Won't play Sunday
Brad Marchand (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Game 4 versus Florida on Sunday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.Marchand will miss at least one contest after being injured in Friday's 6-2 Game 3 loss to the Panthers. He has racked up three goals and 10 points in 10 outings this postseason. Marchand could be replaced in the lineup by Danton Heinen (undisclosed), who has missed the past five games.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Deemed day-to-day
Brad Marchand (upper body) was deemed day-to-day by coach Jim Montgomery on Saturday.Marchand was forced out of Friday's 6-2 Game 3 loss after taking a hit from Sam Bennett. The 36-year-old Marchand has three goals and 10 points in 10 games this postseason. He'll likely be a game-time decision prior to Game 4 on Sunday. Jesper Boqvist would likely reenter the lineup if Marchand ultimately can't play.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Exits Friday's contest
Brad Marchand (upper body) was injured Friday in Game 3 against Florida and is not expected to return to the contest.Marchand racked up five hits through 10:51 of ice time prior to suffering the injury but he failed to record a shot or a point. The veteran winger tallied an assist in each of the first two games of the series but is currently stuck in a six-game goalless drought. An update on his status should be available before Game 4 on Sunday.
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