Brad Marchand's status for game 5 has been confirmed

Marchand returned to the ice during today's morning skate after suffering a scary injury in game three due to a dirty sucker punch from Panthers Sam Bennett.

However, head coach Jim Montgomery announced that Marchand won't be playing tonight in Florida as the Bruins face elimination for the second consecutive game.

Despite the NHL's surprising decision not to suspend Sam Bennett for his actions, the Bruins are facing a tough challenge without their captain. They struggled to make an impact in game four without him, and his absence doesn't bode well for their chances tonight.

With their season on the line, the Bruins will undoubtedly give their all to force a sixth game back in Boston. However, the odds are stacked against them as they battle to avoid elimination against the Panthers in Florida tonight.

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