Julien on Marchand: "I'd say probable."
Marchand left in the third period of Saturday's game and has been dealing with injuries all week. Looks like he might be a gametime decision tomorrow.
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Brad Marchand News
Marchand (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision.
Marchand left practice early on Wednesday after he "tweaked something". He will be game-time decision tonight so we will find out if he is in during warmups. If he is out, Matt Fraser will play.
Marchand questionable to play Thursday after leaving Wednesday's practice early.
Marchand left practice early this morning after "tweaking something" head coach Claude Julien said. Coach Julien added that he hopes that he will be ready to go on Thursday, but Matt Fraser will enter the lineup if Marchand is unavailable. Marchand had been bumped down to the third line with Carl Soderberg and Loui Eriksson in the start of practice.
Marchand did not participate in the Bruins' optional morning skate, but will play in game 1 vs. Montreal.
Marchand did not record any points with a minus-1 rating in five games in round one against the Red Wings.
Marchand (undisclosed) is not on the ice for the Bruins' morning skate.
This is the second day in a row that Marchand has not skated. Daniel Paille is skating in his place, but there is no word if Marchand will miss tonight's game. Expect head coach Claude Julien to let us know following the skate.
Line Change
With Loui Eriksson out, Brad Marchand moves back to the second line with Riley Smith and Patrice Bergeron.
Marchand has two assists in his last two games, his first points since the second game of the season. Being back with Bergeron should help his value.
Line Change
Marchand was moved to the third line on Saturday and will stay there this afternoon.
Marchand has one goal in four games and will skate with Jordan Caron and Chris Kelly.
There was some concern over Marchand bc he left skate early, but Coach said he is fine and will be there tonight.
Marchand had just three assists in seven games in the Bruins first round series, he will need to be better vs. the Rangers.
Line Change
Marchand cleared. Will play tonight.
It's official, Marchand will play. Likely on the 1st line with Lucic demoted to the 4th as mentioned earlier.
Based on line rushes, guessing #Soderscratch tonight. 11-46-68, 63-37-19, 20-23-18, 17-49-22. #Bruins
No confirm yet that Marchand will play but he practiced with Bergeron and Seguin. Lucic was on the 4th line which is bad news for him.
Marchand skated with Caron and pandolfo.
Marchand is skating but is still not ready to return from his concussion.
Peter Chiarelli announced Brad Marchand has a mild concussion.
Marchand will likely miss at least the Bruins next three games and could be in danger of missing more.
No update on Brad Marchand yet. Being reassessed by doctors today.
Marchand took a hard elbow from Anton Volchenkov last night and did not return to the game. We likely won't get an update until tomorrow, he won't play tonight.
Marchand officially done for night. If concussed, will miss minimum week.
Marchand left tonight's game after being elbowed in the head by Anton Volchenkov, he did not return. Monitor his status tomorrow. Consider him day-to-day.
Line Change
Marchand-Peverley-Caron
The Bruins have been switching their lines up lately. Marchand started Monday's game with David Krejci and Nathan Horton but has now been moved to the third line with Rich Peverly and Jordan Caron. Daniel Paille remains in Marchand's usual spot next to Tyler Seguin and Patrice Bergeron. He has 13 goals and 13 assists in 30 games this season.
Marchand will be a game-time decision.
Marchand has missed the Bruins last two games and could be a scratch again tonight. Check his status before the game to see if he is in.
#bruins Marchand (Shoulder/back),Thornton (concussion) and Paille (eye) are not playing in Montreal tonight.
Marchand is the only fantasy relevant of the Bruins injuries will miss his first game since injuring his back and shoulder from crashing into the boards last week against the Maple Leafs.
Marchand will be a game-time decision tonight.
Marchand was shaken up by a hit from Jets forward Evander Kane on Monday. Marchand skated in practice today, so monitor his status prior to game-time and act accordingly.
Line Change
Marchand, Peverley are both back tonight for #Bruins vs #Devils. Game is on NESN tonight.
Marchand served his five-game suspension and will be back in the lineup tonight. Make sure to put the 'Nose-Face Killah' in your lineup tonight.
Suspension
Marchand suspended 5 games for hit on Salo RT @NHLShanahan: http://bit.ly/zwqH4u Marchand suspension video.
He won't be eligible to play until Thursday, January 19th. While he will be useless this week in head-to-head formats he should play three of the Bs five games next year.
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