Brad Marchand Returns from Surgery to Make Season Debut for Panthers

Florida Panthers winger Brad Marchand made his season debut Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks after undergoing offseason surgery. Out since March 6, the 38-year-old recovered faster than expected from a lower-body issue, missing just two games to open the regular season. Marchand, who recorded 27 goals, 27 assists, 38 penalty minutes, and 36 hits while averaging 17:44 of ice time across 52 games during the 2025-26 campaign, returned to the lineup.