Brad Marchand Injury: Why did Boston Bruins captain exit Game 3 against Florida Panthers?

The Boston Bruins sustained a major blow when captain Brad Marchand suffered an injury in Game 3 against the Florida Panthers at TD Garden on Friday night.

The club announced that Marchand would not be returning to the game after revealing that he had sustained an upper-body injury in the matchup:

"UPDATE: Brad Marchand (upper-body) is unlikely to return to tonight's game."

It appears that Marchand got injured after colliding with Sam Bennett early in the game. The collision with the Panthers center seemed to shake him, as Marchand went to the bench to take some time and assess the situation.

Fans can expect to hear more updates on Marchand's status after the game. The club will likely provide updates on his condition and any further assessments.

Following the Game 3 loss, Bruins HC Jim Montgomery didn't provide an update on Brad Marchand's injury status. He said that the team would have more information on Saturday.

Brad Marchand facing goal drought in playoffs

Marchand clocked 10:51 minutes of ice time and had five hits before exiting the matchup due to the injury.

The Bruins captain has recorded an assist in the series in the past two games against the Panthers but has struggled to find the back of the net lately. His last goal came during the Boston Bruins' 3-1 Game 4 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs in their Round 1 series last month.

Overall, Marchand has accumulated ten points in as many games through three goals and seven assists so far in the playoffs.

Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins suffered another crushing 6-2 defeat to the Florida Panthers in Game 3 at TD Garden on Friday. The Panthers lead the series 2-1, with Game 4 scheduled to return to TD Garden on Sunday.