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Panthers’ Brad Marchand Sustains Lower-Body Injury

The Florida Panthers lost winger Brad Marchand near the end of the second period of Tuesday’s win over the Los Angeles Kings. Marchand sustained a lower-body injury after a collision with Los Angeles’ Brandt Clarke pushed him into the Kings’…

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 1:56 PM
Panthers’ Brad Marchand Sustains Lower-Body Injury
Key Things to Know
  • Brad Marchand sustained a lower-body injury during the Florida Panthers' Tuesday victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
  • Marchand collided with Brandt Clarke and jammed his left leg into the net post late in the second period.
  • The winger was playing in just his second game back after undergoing offseason surgery in August.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Florida Panthers winger Brad Marchand sustained a lower-body injury late in the second period of Tuesday's win against the Los Angeles Kings. The injury occurred following a collision with Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke that pushed Marchand into the net, bending his left leg awkwardly against the goal post. Marchand needed assistance leaving the ice and struggled to put weight on his leg.

The 38-year-old was appearing in just his second game of the season after undergoing surgery in August. Marchand adds to Florida's growing injury list, which already includes star center Aleksander Barkov on long-term injured reserve with a lower-body injury.

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