Bruins’ Brad Marchand Gets Brutaly Honest on Sam Bennett’s Hit For The First Time

Brad Marchand, the captain of the Boston Bruins, has spoken out about Sam Bennett’s hit, which has prevented him from starting the last two games.

In the opening frame of Game 3, Bennett struck Marchand, causing the forward for the Boston Bruins to go down injured. Although it appeared to be a clean hit at first, another perspective revealed Bennett striking Marchand in the head.

This alternate angle of the Bennett hit on Marchand from Game 3 😳 @NHL_on_TNT pic.twitter.com/RGMEw60DP2

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Bennett did not receive a ban despite the fact that Marchand had an injury on the play and has missed two further games. The forward for the Boston Bruins feels that Bennett got away with one with that.

“I think he got away with a shot but I’m not gonna complain, shit happens”

Brad Marchand speaks on the hit from Sam Bennett #NHLBruins | #TimeToHunt pic.twitter.com/xsEmw3oRXl

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He is a terrific player for their team who plays hard and physically. I believe he avoided getting shot, but I won’t hold it against him—expletives happen. It’s a part of hockey, particularly in the playoffs. I’ve watched a number of plays from the other side, and while I believe you can get away with one, that’s just the nature of the game. Although being on the other side of it stinks, such things happen, so I won’t sit here and whine about it. Marchand told the reporters on May 16 that “that’s part of the game, but yeah, I think he got away with one, but it is what it is.”

Even though Marchand believes Bennett’s hit was dirty, the captain of the Boston Bruins says that hurting the opposition is a part of playoff hockey.

“People hate to admit it, but aiming to injure every player on the opposing team is a part of the playoffs. Additionally, your squad will have an advantage the more players you eliminate. Though it’s not something people say, that’s a reality of the game. It is inevitable that throughout the playoffs, there will be someone attempting to harm you every time you step onto the ice. That is one advantage of being a part of a physical group. Because of this, teams with strong D-cores and physically strong lineups often succeed. And for that reason, Marchand continued, you seldom ever see tiny, talented teams succeed because they are prone to injuries.

Prior to Game 6 on May 17, Marchand did make a comeback to the rink for practice on May 16.

Marchand’s Status Is Uncertain For Game 6

Marchand was hit by Bennett, missing Games 4 and 5, although he skated again on May 16.

Marchand, however, was evasive when reporters asked if he will participate in Game 6 on May 17.

“Just following the procedures and watching how tomorrow, May 17, plays out. This is an extremely difficult time of year to witness. It was wonderful to be back outside and be surrounded by the passion and intensity. You want to be a part of it,” Marchand continued.

Jim Montgomery, the head coach of the Bruins, declined to say whether Marchand will be back in the starting lineup for Game 6.

“He looked well, to be sure, but he still has some boxes to tick. daily. The extra day that we have is advantageous for all of our guys who have minor injuries. Tomorrow, we’ll learn more,” Montgomery remarked.

With three goals and seven assists for ten points in ten games prior to the injury, Marchand was leading Boston in postseason points.

The Boston Bruins’ back is to the wall

In their current best-of-seven series with the Panthers, Boston is behind 3-2.

But the Bruins are feeling confident because they survived elimination on the road in Florida on May 14 and will come home for Game 6 on May 17.

According to NHL.com, Montgomery stated, “There’s a confidence and an air about (Swayman) that he’s invincible, which makes us really confident that we’re in a good place.” “I was behind the bench, similar to the pulled-goalie scenario (in Game 5 vs Florida). “They’re not scoring; we have Swayman in nets,” I think to myself.

Boston would have to play a Game 7 in Florida on May 19 if they could win Game 6 at home on May 17.