Bruins' Brad Marchand: Snaps slump with power-play assist
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Marchand notched a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Thursday's 1-0 win over Utah.
Marchand had gone three games without a point prior to Thursday. The 36-year-old winger has earned 14 points over 21 contests this season, and six of those points have come with the man advantage despite the Bruins' last-place conversion rate of 11.9 percent. He's also contributed 63 shots on net, 18 PIM and 15 hits while filling a top-six role. Marchand could continue to struggle on offense as the Bruins try to work out of an early funk.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Fifth goal of season Saturday
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Marchand scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Senators.
Marchand found the back of the net in the second period to give the Bruins a momentary 2-1 lead after Boston scored twice in a 15-second span. The 36-year-old veteran has been on a tear in recent games, cracking the scoresheet in five of his last six appearances while recording four goals and two assists in that span.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Nets game-winner
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Marchand scored a goal on eight shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flames.
Marchand prevented a total collapse for the Bruins, who blew a two-goal lead in the third period. The winger has started well in November with two goals and two assists over four contests this month. The 36-year-old is up to four goals (two game-winners), seven assists, 45 shots on net, 18 PIM, 10 hits and a minus-3 rating over 15 appearances in a top-six role.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Helps out on power play
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Marchand notched a power-play assist in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Kraken.
Marchand continues to be a leader on offense with three goals and three assists over his last five outings. Three of his points in that span have come on the power play. The winger has 10 points (five on the power play), 34 shots on net, eight hits, seven blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 13 appearances this season. He should continue to play in all situations while seeing time in the top six at even strength.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Two points against Flyers
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Marchand scored an empty-net goal and added an assist in Saturday's 3-0 win over Philadelphia.
The third-period tally was Marchand's third goal of the season, and all three have come in the last four games. The 36-year-old winger has been a steady contributor to begin the campaign, collecting nine points in 12 contests, including a goal and three assists on the power play.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Scores power-play goal in loss
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Marchand scored a power-play goal on three shots in Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Hurricanes.
Marchand has three points over his last three games, but he's one of a few Bruins who are being productive on offense. The 36-year-old is at seven points, 29 shots on net, 12 PIM, seven hits and a minus-6 rating through 11 appearances. Boston has started 4-6-1, and while Marchand continues to play a prominent role, his overall numbers may take a hit if the team's performance doesn't improve.
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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.
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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: 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.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Recovering from surgeries
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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
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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.
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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.
