Bruins' Brad Marchand: Finally nets first goal of season
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Marchand scored at 2:26 of overtime to give Boston a 4-3 victory over Toronto on Saturday. He also put up an assist in the game.
David Pastrnak intercepted an errant pass by Auston Matthews to create a 2-on-1 with Marchand, who got stopped by Anthony Stolarz before shoveling in the rebound. Marchand earned his first goal and first multi-point effort of the season. He has five helpers and 23 shots in nine games this campaign. The chirpy 36-year-old is coming off two consecutive 67-point seasons, and there are whispers this sluggish start may be the beginning of an age-related decline. However, Marchand has been painfully unlucky with a 4.3 shooting percentage, well below his 15.2 career mark. He should be able to heat up offensively.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Posts assist Saturday
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Marchand notched an assist in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to Utah.
Marchand set up Cole Koepke for the Bruins' lone goal of the game at 12:49 of the second period. The 36-year-old Marchand hasn't buried a goal himself yet, coming up empty on 13 shots over six games, but he has four assists, five hits, four blocked shots and eight PIM this campaign. He's reached the 80-point mark once in the last four regular seasons, and given his age, it's fair to expect a drop in offense to come soon, though Marchand can add enough PIM and hits to maintain decent fantasy value.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Adds power-play assist
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Marchand logged a power-play assist in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche.
Marchand left the game for a bit late in the second period, but he was able to return in the third. The winger has three assists, 11 shots on net, four hits, four blocked shots and eight PIM through five contests so far. He's been held without a shot just once, but the struggles of linemates Charlie Coyle and Trent Frederic has made it difficult for Marchand to contribute on the scoresheet.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Snags power-play assist in win
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Marchand recorded a power-play assist, three shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Canadiens.
Marchand was held off the scoresheet Opening Night versus the Panthers on Tuesday. He was able to chip in by setting up Charlie McAvoy's first-period tally in Thursday's high-scoring contest. Marchand was heavily limited in preseason while recovering from multiple offseason surgeries and then battling an illness late in camp. The 36-year-old winger hasn't finished below the 60-point mark in the last nine years, but given his age and the wear and tear on his body, it wouldn't be surprising for his offense to begin to decline in 2024-25, even as he remains in a top-six role.
Bruins' Brad Marchand: Back in action, no worse for wear
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Marchand logged 15:54 of ice time in Saturday's 2-0 exhibition loss to the Capitals.
Marchand left Tuesday's game due to an illness and sat out Thursday's contest. He remains a solid fantasy contributor, but at 36, his star is starting to dim. Marchand could catch lightning in a bottle if the Bruins stack him on the top line with David Pastrnak and Elias Lindholm, but that likely isn't on the table yet. Still, anything is possible with Jeremy Swayman still holding out for a deal, meaning Boston will need to find ways to win.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Playing Saturday
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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.
