A troubling report was made regarding Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand during the Bruins morning skate today following their game against the Florida Panthers.
The Boston Bruins lost both their meetings against the Florida Panthers so far this year, and yesterday the Bruins had a big advantage as the Florida Panthers were missing both Matthew Tkachuk, and .
The Boston Bruins still ended up losing, but this time it was closer, as the first time the two teams met on opening night the Boston Bruins lost 6-4, were as yesterday the Bruins made a push but ended up losing 4-3. All three goals the Bruins scored was from fourth line players, and Jim Montgomery following the game called out the Boston Bruins top-six players.
Brad Marchand got into a little fight with Nate Schmidt last night after sticking up for David Pastrnak, and today he was absent from the Boston Bruins practice.
No Brad Marchand at today's practice. I'm guessing maintenance day, but we'll find out for sure when we talk to Montgomery after.
It is believed that Marchand is just missing due to maintenance, but we will know more once Jim Montgomery speaks to the media.
Bruins lines at morning skate:
Zacha-Lindholm-Pastrnak Jones-Coyle-Geekie Frederic-Poitras-Tufte/Brazeau Beecher-Kastelic-Koepke Johnson