Bruins' Brad Marchand out vs. Sabres due to COVID-19 protocols

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetMarch 27, 2021 - 12:17pm

Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand (63) heads for the net as New York Rangers' Mika Zibanejad (93) defends in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in New York. (Elsa/Pool Photo via AP)

Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand will miss Saturday afternoon’s game against the Buffalo Sabres due to the NHL’s COVID-19 protocols.

#NHLBruins pregame updates per Bruce Cassidy:

Brad Marchand is out today (COVID protocols). Trent Frederic will play on the top line.

Jack Studnicka and Zach Senyshyn will re-enter the lineup .

Daniel Vladar will start in goal, Jaroslav Halak goes tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/1fJjrzEzml

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) March 27, 2021

Marchand, 32, has 12 goals and 34 points in 29 games this season for the Bruins, who enter Saturday’s action sitting fourth in the East Division.

The NHL postponed a pair of Bruins games last week due to COVID-19 protocols and the team’s facilities were closed until Wednesday, when it was able to practice. Boston returned to action Thursday against the New York Islanders, a game the Bruins lost 4-3 in overtime.

After Saturday’s contest against the visiting Sabres, the Bruins are scheduled to host the New Jersey Devils on Sunday evening.

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