The Florida Panthers suffered another injury setback on Tuesday night when Brad Marchand was forced to leave their game against the Los Angeles Kings after appearing to hurt his left leg. The veteran forward went down late in the second period after being hit in the face by a stick from Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke with just 52.6 seconds remaining. Marchand then twisted as he moved toward the net and collided with the right post, with his left leg bending awkwardly during the sequence.
Marchand, who was playing only his second game since March, needed assistance from the ice after the incident and appeared to be dealing with an injury around his left knee. The latest setback adds to Florida’s growing injury concerns, with the Panthers now facing uncertainty over the veteran forward’s condition as they await further evaluation.
Brad Marchand Leaves Game After Suffering Left Leg Injury Against Kings
The Florida Panthers suffered another injury setback on Tuesday night as Brad Marchand was helped off the ice after appearing to injure his left leg during their game against the Los Angeles Kings. Marchand was driving toward the net late in the second period when Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke’s stick caught him in the face. The contact caused Marchand to lose his balance and twist into the goal, with his left leg becoming trapped underneath him in an awkward position. He remained on the ice for several minutes while being attended to by the medical staff before Brady Tkachuk and Niko Mikkola helped him off without putting weight on the injured leg.
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