Brad Marchand sustains leg injury in Panthers game against Kings
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 5:32 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand sustained a left leg injury during the second period of a game against the Los Angeles Kings on October 6. The injury occurred after Marchand took a stick to the face from Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke, leading to a collision with the goal post. He was unable to put weight on his leg and required assistance from teammates to leave the ice, ultimately heading to the dressing room. Clarke received a double minor penalty for the incident. Marchand, 38, is in his third season with the Panthers and was instrumental in their recent Stanley Cup win.
- •Marchand injured his left leg late in the second period.
- •He was helped off the ice by teammates unable to bear weight.
- •Clarke faced a four-minute double minor penalty for the incident.
- •Marchand is in his third season with the Panthers.
- •He played a key role in the Panthers' last Stanley Cup victory.
- 6:09 AMESPN NHL — Two days after return, Panthers F Marchand exits with left leg injury
- 4:23 AMYahoo Sports — Panthers forward Brad Marchand sustains left leg injury in second period against Kings
"LOS ANGELES (AP) — Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand sustained a left leg injury in the second period of their game against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.Marchand was hurt after taking a stick to the face from Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke with 52.
"Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand, 38, who just made his season debut on Sunday night, sustained a left leg injury in the second period of his club's game against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night, and was helped off the ice by his teammates.
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External links- ESPN NHLOct 7, 2026, 6:09 AMTwo days after return, Panthers F Marchand exits with left leg injury
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand, 38, who just made his season debut on Sunday night, sustained a left leg injury in the second period of his club's game against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night, and was helped off the ice by his teammates.
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 4:23 AMPanthers forward Brad Marchand sustains left leg injury in second period against Kings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand sustained a left leg injury in the second period of their game against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.Marchand was hurt after taking a stick to the face from Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke with 52.
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