Brad Marchand may face suspension for elbow to the head of Canadiens' Mike Matheson
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand could be in trouble with the NHL after he delivered a blow to the head of Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson with his elbow during tonight's game.
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand has gained a reputation throughout his NHL career of playing fast and loose and has gotten in trouble numerous times for his questionable actions on the ice.
He could once again be in trouble with the NHL Department of Player Safety because of his actions tonight.
During tonight's game against the divisional foe Montreal Canadiens, he delivered a blow to the head of defenseman Mike Matheson with his elbow in the corner while he was already in a vulnerable position:
Marchand had just been honoured by being gifted a golden stick from the Panthers with his wife and children by his side for playing in his 1,000th game.
Brad Marchand Has Been Suspended Eight Times Before In His NHL Career
Marchand, who won a Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins in his rookie year and then was traded to the Panthers at last year's Trade Deadline and raised the Cup again, has faced discipline from the NHL Department of Player Safety numerous times in his career.
Among his offenses included elbowing and dangerous hits:
- 2012 (5 games): Low hit on Sami Salo (Vancouver Canucks).
- 2015 (2 games): Clipping Mark Borowiecki (Ottawa Senators).
- 2017 (2 games): Spearing Jake Dotchin (Tampa Bay Lightning).
- 2018 (5 games): Elbowing Marcus Johansson (New Jersey Devils).
- 2021 (3 games): Slew-footing Oliver Ekman-Larsson (Vancouver Canucks).
- 2022 (6 games): Roughing/High-sticking Tristan Jarry (Pittsburgh Penguins).
Overall, Marchand has missed 23 games in his career because of suspension, and he's considered a multi-repeat offender.
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