This is far less than ideal for the Boston Bruins.
Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand made an appearance at morning skate on Tuesday. While that may have brought some optimism for some, the Bruins have now provided a disappointing update.
Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery confirmed that Marchand will not play in Game 5 against the Florida Panthers.
Marchand missed the third period of Game 3 and all of Game 4 after receiving a sucker punch from Panthers forward Sam Bennett.
With the Bruins being down 3-1 in the series, it is incredibly tough to hear that Marchand is still not healthy enough to return to game action.
Brad MarchandThe Bruins must now win Game 5 on the road without one of their top players, or their season will be over. It will be a tough task for the Bruins, but they have the potential to get it done.
Marchand, 36, has appeared in 10 playoff games for the Bruins this year, posting three goals, 10 points, and a plus-2 rating.