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Florida’s Brad Marchand says he feared injury could be worse, eager to resume play

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The left knee injury Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand suffered during a game in early October had him initially concerned…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 5:55 PM
Florida’s Brad Marchand says he feared injury could be worse, eager to resume play
Key Things to Know
  • Brad Marchand revealed he feared his knee injury was career-ending but hopes to return within six weeks.
  • The 38-year-old Florida Panthers forward suffered the left knee injury during an early October game against Los Angeles.
  • Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov is also nearing a return and has been rehabbing alongside Marchand.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand revealed that he initially feared a left knee injury suffered in early October could be career-ending. However, after beginning on-ice rehab within weeks, the 38-year-old expressed optimism about returning to game action within the next six weeks.

Marchand sustained the injury during a collision with a goal post in a game against the Los Angeles Kings. Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov is also nearing a return from his own knee injury and has been completing workouts alongside Marchand.

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