Florida Panthers May Shut Down Brad Marchand

Coach Paul Maurice says Marchand will not play Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings as he visits doctors to determine the proper course of action for a lower-body injury.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand will not play in Tuesday's game against the Detroit Red Wings as he visits doctors to determine the next steps for treating his lower-body injury that has bothered him throughout the season. Coach Paul Maurice said the team is hopeful they caught the issue early enough, but surgery could be an option for Marchand, who is second on the team in goals and points.

Why it matters

Marchand is a key player for the Panthers, so his potential absence or surgery could significantly impact the team's performance and playoff hopes this season. The Panthers will need to carefully manage Marchand's injury to ensure he can return to full health and productivity.

The details

Marchand had surgery to repair his hip in 2022, and Maurice said this current injury is something that has bothered Marchand in the past. The coach said Marchand was able to manage the issue earlier in the season, but it reached a point on the recent road trip where it was not recovering and continued to get worse. The team is now focused on determining the best course of treatment, which could include surgery, to get Marchand back to 100% health.

  • Marchand was at the IcePlex in his red Florida Panthers jersey for photo day on Monday.
  • Marchand will not play in Tuesday's game against the Detroit Red Wings.

The players

Brad Marchand

A forward for the Florida Panthers who is second on the team in goals (27) and points (54) this season.

Paul Maurice

The head coach of the Florida Panthers.

Sam Reinhart

A forward for the Florida Panthers who leads the team in goals and points this season.

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What they’re saying

“We were really pleased and quite surprised we had not run into this earlier. There were times where he didn't play, but kind of maintained it and came back in. It just got to a point on this road trip where it was not recovering and continuing to get worse. We're hopeful that we got it earlier enough that it isn't … well, we'll know this week what it is.”

— Paul Maurice, Head Coach (floridahockeynow.com)

“That's what we're going to find out this week. There's going to be a decision made on what's the best way to get him to 100 percent full health. I think even if there isn't, we're still thinking long term. Like, this isn't going to be a couple of days.”

— Paul Maurice, Head Coach (floridahockeynow.com)

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