Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand left during Todd Helton Jersey the first period ofSaturday's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers following a hit from defenseman Ivan Provorov.
Marchand attempted to break out of the Bruins' defensive zone before he wasmet with the 6-foot-1 Provorov.Marchand,who stands at 5-foot-9,was sent to the ice and headed towards the Bruins locker room shortly after. Provorov received a two-minute penalty and called for an "illegal check to the head."
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Brandon Murphy (@2Murphy8)Bruins forward David Pastrnak took i sue with the play andcame to the defense of his teammate.
The matinee game between the Bruins and Flyers marked Marchand's second game since he returned from an injury. The initial injury forced the Daniel Castro Jersey former All-Star to mi s eight games for the Bruins this season.
In the midst his German Marquez Jersey sophomore season with Philadelphia, Provorov has yet receive a punishment from the NHL's Department of Player Safety.
Marchand eventuallyreturned for the second period, giving hope that the early departure was Jonathan Lucroy Jersey only precautionary. It turns out, thehit awakened the 29-year-old.
Marchand a sisted on Pastrnak's goal that gave Boston a 2-0 lead. Over four minutes later, Marchand showed no complications from the hit. He struck the back of the net for his ninth goal of the season and extended the Bruins lead to 3-0.
Brad Marchand scores for to make it 3-0. Can the comeback?
SiriusXM NHL Network ( Tony Wolters Jersey @SiriusXMNHL)Boston maintainedthe 3-0lead as they defeated the Flyers.
