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" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Bennett's hit was highly scrutinized for an apparent sucker puck to Marchand's head, one that Bennett insists was not intentional. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Florida, which has not responded to the Bruins’ best efforts to drop the gloves and engage in physical retribution, went on to win Game 3 and Game 4 in Boston, setting the stage to potentially send the B's home for good in Game 5." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Boston, obviously, has other plans. We’ll see how well they can execute those plans without their captain for a second straight game. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "In addition to keeping their season alive, the Bruins would also like to give Marchand the chance for his season to end on the ice instead of wearing a suit in the press box. 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Brad Marchand out for Game 5 as Panthers look to eliminate Bruins