Brad Marchand Sidelined Indefinitely; Surgery Evaluation Pending

Brad Marchand is out week-to-week with a worsening lower-body injury that has bothered him for months. Coach Paul Maurice confirmed the injury is no longer recovering, and Marchand will consult doctors this week to determine if surgery is required. Even if surgery is avoided, he is expected to miss weeks. The 37-year-old has recorded 27 goals and 54 points in 52 games this season, and with the Panthers trailing in the playoff race, his season may potentially be over.