Bruins captain Marchand uncertain for Game 4 vs Panthers
- Bruins captain Brad Marchand is day to day after being hit by Sam Bennett in Game 3.
- The team is hopeful Marchand can return to give them a boost in Game 4 against the Panthers.
- The animosity between the Bruins and Panthers has escalated after the hit on Marchand.
Bennett got hurt in Game 2 against Tampa Bay but came back strong in Game 3 against the Bruins. He played well and helped the Panthers win. Bennett didn't practice the next day and was said to be day to day. The Bruins' leading scorer got injured, and his teammates had to step up. The Panthers won the game, and Bennett was happy to be back playing. The Panthers lead the series 2-1 against the Bruins. The coach praised goalie Jeremy Swayman despite the team allowing many goals in the last games. The Panthers scored four power-play goals, a first for the franchise. The Oilers were missing Draisaitl due to an injury. Marchand got injured in Game 3 after a hit from Bennett. The Bruins were not happy about it. Marchand left the game and didn't return for the third period. The Bruins are now behind in the series and might have to play without Marchand in Game 4. There was no penalty for Bennett's hit, causing more tension between the teams. The Bruins and Panthers have a heated rivalry, with many players getting penalties in previous games. Marchand leads the Bruins in points during the playoffs, so his absence would be a big loss for the team. Bennett was not suspended and returned to play in Game 3 after missing previous games due to injury. The Panthers are ahead in the series and will play Game 4 against the Bruins.