Brad Marchand returned to the ice for morning skate, raising hopes for his participation in the do-or-die matchup after missing Game 4 due to an upper-body injury.
While no suspensions were handed out for the punch above the shoulders that caused Marchand's injury, the Bruins find themselves in a precarious position after dropping three consecutive games.
It remains uncertain if Marchand will play in Game 5, but his return to the ice is a positive sign for his availability, despite not practicing with the power-play units.
The Bruins will face the Panthers in Game 5, with Marchand's potential presence being a focal point of pregame and postgame coverage on NESN.
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