Brad Marchand took the ice for the first time since early March in Sunday's road game versus the Anaheim Ducks. The Florida Panthers fell in overtime, but it was still a productive return for the 38-year-old left wing. Tuesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings went much differently. Marchand appeared to get his leg jammed while approaching the net and went down in visible pain. He was helped off with a lower-body injury.

The two-time Stanley Cup champion underwent offseason surgery and was feeling great heading into the new campaign. This brutal setback could alter his expectations for his 18th NHL campaign.

Brad Marchand had to be helped off the ice with an apparent lower-body injury after this play.

This was Marchand's second game back after recovering from offseason surgery for a previous lower-body injury. pic.twitter.com/VumYDxPK9U

— ESPN (@espn) October 7, 2026

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