Brief
Brad Marchand leaves Panthers game with left‑leg injury after high‑stick from Kings defenseman
The injury occurred in the second period and forced Marchand out, but Matthew Tkachuk’s third‑period goal secured a 2‑1 win for Florida.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand was forced to leave the game after sustaining a left‑leg injury in the second period of the Tuesday night matchup against the Los Angeles Kings, according to the Associated Press.
What happened
With 52.6 seconds remaining in the second period, Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke delivered a high‑stick that struck Marchand in the face. The impact caused Marchand to twist, collide with the right goal post and bend his left leg awkwardly. He was examined on the ice for several minutes before teammates Brady Tkachuk and Niko Mikkola helped him to the bench, and he was later taken to the dressing room. Clarke received a four‑minute double‑minor penalty for the high‑stick.
What the reports add
- The Panthers held on for a 2‑1 victory, with Matthew Tkachuk scoring the game‑winning goal in the third period at 8:40 remaining.
- Sam Bennett set up Tkachuk’s goal, continuing his streak of assists for three straight games.
- Seth Jones also scored for Florida, and Jacob Markstrom made 19 saves.
- For the Kings, Alex Laferriere scored early, giving Los Angeles a 1‑0 lead before the Panthers tied it in the second period when Jones scored at 3:49.
- Dallas Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper made 26 saves, and the Kings remained winless in their first three games of the season.
What was said
The AP pieces did not include direct quotations from players or coaches.
How it came about
The Panthers have been dealing with multiple injuries this season. Earlier in the week, rookie Xavier Legette was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury, as reported in Felo’s coverage. Marchand’s injury adds to the team’s growing list of absences, highlighting the physical toll of the early season schedule.
Key facts
- Brad Marchand sustained a left‑leg injury after a high‑stick from Brandt Clarke with 52.6 seconds left in the second period. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The injury forced Marchand to leave the game against the Los Angeles Kings. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Matthew Tkachuk scored in the third period to give the Panthers a 2‑1 win. (winnipegfreepress.com)
