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Report: Panthers’ Marchand to miss ‘a few weeks’ with left leg injury

Panthers forward Brad Marchand, who injured his left leg in Tuesday's win over the Kings, will miss only "a few weeks," The Associated Press reported.

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 1:43 AM
Report: Panthers’ Marchand to miss ‘a few weeks’ with left leg injury
Key Things to Know
  • Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand will reportedly miss only a few weeks due to a left leg injury.
  • Marchand was injured with 52.6 seconds remaining in a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
  • Aleksander Barkov avoided surgery for his leg injury and is expected back in six to eight weeks.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand is expected to miss only a few weeks following a left leg injury suffered against the Los Angeles Kings. Marchand was injured late in Tuesday's 2-1 win after colliding with the goal post following a high stick from Brandt Clarke. Teammates Brady Tkachuk and Niko Mikkola helped Marchand off the ice as he was unable to place weight on his leg.

The update comes shortly after center Aleksander Barkov also suffered a left leg injury against the San Jose Sharks. Panthers coach Paul Maurice confirmed Barkov will not need surgery and is projected to return within six to eight weeks, providing relief for Florida after both avoided season-ending damage.

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