The Boston Bruins Have Officially Demoted Brad Marchand

After a scorching start to the season, the Boston Bruins now face a string of challenges, having dropped four of their last five games.

Despite maintaining their lead in the Atlantic Division, recent times haven't been smooth sailing for the team.

In response to the adversity, head coach Jim Montgomery has shaken up the line combinations, notably demoting captain Brad Marchand to the third line.

Jake DeBrusk, in turn, has been elevated to Marchand's usual position on the top line.


Marchand, who boasts seven goals and 12 assists this season, is currently grappling with a personal slump, having failed to make it onto the scoresheet in the last four games.



The revamped line combinations are as follows:

Jake DeBrusk - Pavel Zacha - David Pastrnak
James van Riemsdyk - Charlie Coyle - Trent Frederic
Brad Marchand - Matt Poitras - Danton Heinen
Jakub Lauko - John Beecher - Morgan Geekie

On the defensive front:

Matt Grzelcyk - Charlie McAvoy
Hampus Lindholm - Brandon Carlo
Derek Forbort - Kevin Shattenkirk

Today, the Bruins will host the San Jose Sharks at TD Garden, with goaltender Jeremy Swayman expected to start.

The looming question: Can Boston break free from their losing streak?
NHL players in this story
Brad Marchand
Kevin Shattenkirk
James Van Riemsdyk
Derek Forbort
Charlie Coyle
Jake Debrusk
Brandon Carlo
Hampus Lindholm
Charlie McAvoy
Morgan Geekie
Pavel Zacha
David Pastrnak
Trent Frederic
Danton Heinen
John Beecher
Jeremy Swayman
Jakub Lauko