Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand could be available for the team’s opener on Jan. 14 against the New Jersey Devils after undergoing a procedure for a sports hernia in September, according to Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy.
“He looked good, felt good,” Cassidy told reporters. “I’m told he has a chance to be ready opening night, so we’ll how that progresses.”
Marchand told reporters that he plans to be available barring any setbacks and that the Bruins are working him back into shape slowly.
“Last thing we want to do is get out there first day of camp and get hurt trying to do too much,” Marchand said.