Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand is day-to-day forward of Sunday’s Recreation 4 with an upper-body harm following a controversial hit from Florida Panthers ahead Sam Bennett within the first interval of Recreation 3 on Friday night time. Marchand returned for a portion of the Bruins’ 6-2 loss, however he did not play in any respect within the third interval.

Just some minutes into Recreation 3, Bennett laid a giant hit on Marchand within the impartial zone that despatched the Boston captain into the boards. Marchand was in a position to stand up on his personal, however labored to take action and did not play in any respect within the third interval.

Bennett’s hit has drawn some criticism as a result of it seems as if he may need prolonged his fist and punched Marchand within the course of. There is not any definitive angle on the hit, however Bennett was not penalized on the time.

Marchand did not apply on Saturday morning, as Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery mentioned his standing with reporters whereas additionally implying there was clear intent to injure from Bennett.

“In actual time, my eyes weren’t on there as a result of the puck had left the world,” Montgomery mentioned. “My eyes weren’t on the precise play, however having seen it, there is a historical past there with Bennett. Good, arduous participant, however there’s clearly proof of what went on. Individuals can say it is unintentional, however now we have our view of it.”

The Bruins could have one other day to decide on Marchand forward of Recreation 4 in Boston. Marchand, who received a Stanley Cup with Boston in 2011, has 10 factors in 10 video games this postseason. If Marchand cannot go, that can solely add extra of the offensive burden to the shoulders of star ahead David Pastrnak.