However, the news did not seem to impact Marchand's performance on the ice. In fact, he put up back-to-back key performances as he lifted his team to victory against the Leafs with a clutch overtime goal.
The performances brought Marchand's season scoring total to just under a point per game with 23 points in 24 games. The Bruins look to be Stanley Cup contenders once again as they continue their streak of strong play. While the team is unlikely to reach last year's lofty regular season totals, a longer playoff run is certainly not out of the question.