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Brad Marchand undergoes surgery, doubtful for season start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 10:11 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Brad Marchand undergoes surgery, doubtful for season start

Summary

Brad Marchand announced via a video post that he recently underwent surgery and will miss Zdeno Chara's farewell game in Slovakia. Marchand, who played for the Florida Panthers during the 2025-26 NHL season, had ongoing injury issues that limited him to 52 games. Despite scoring 54 points, he struggled with injuries and was deemed a healthy scratch in January as he targeted a return for the 2026 Milan Olympics. His recovery timeline raises uncertainty about his availability for the upcoming campaign.

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•Marchand posted a video announcing his recent surgery.
•He missed Zdeno Chara's farewell game due to the procedure.
•He scored 54 points in 52 games for the Panthers last season.
•Marchand aimed for a return at the 2026 Milan Olympics.
•His recovery timeline could affect Panthers' lineup for next season.

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Former Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand enjoyed personal success in what was his first full campaign with the divisional rival Florida Panthers, to whom he was dealt at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline and helped win the Stanley Cup.While the Panthers would ultimately miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025-26 because of numerous injuries to […] The post Bad News For Former Bruins Captain Brad Marchand appeared first on HEAVY.
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