Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand said he feared his injury could have been more severe after leaving a game against the Los Angeles Kings on October 6, 2026, but expressed eagerness to resume playing.
Marchand was helped off the ice by teammates Brady Tkachuk and Niko Mikkola during the second period, with Kings defenseman Drew Doughty looking on. The incident occurred in a regular-season NHL matchup in Los Angeles.
Speaking to reporters on November 5, Marchand indicated relief that the injury was not as bad as initially feared and emphasized his desire to return to the lineup as soon as possible.
