Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand said he feared his injury could have been more severe but is eager to resume playing, according to an Associated Press report on Thursday.
Marchand was helped off the ice during the second period of a game against the Los Angeles Kings on October 6, 2026, after an incident that also involved Kings defenseman Drew Doughty. Teammates Brady Tkachuk and Niko Mikkola assisted him off the ice.
The veteran forward expressed relief that the injury was not as bad as initially feared and indicated his desire to return to the lineup soon.
