SEATTLE — The fallout of Brad Marchand’s impending return from his six-game suspension began Wednesday.
Marchand didn’t practice on Wednesday because of a personal family matter. But he’ll arrive in the Emerald City on Wednesday night and take his usual spot next to Patrice Bergeron on the top line for Thursday’s Bruins-Kraken matchup at Climate Pledge Arena.
Marchand’s impending arrival left Bruce Cassidy and the coaching staff with significant lineup decisions to kick off their six-game road trip. The Bruins opted to keep Craig Smith with Trent Frederic and Charlie Coyle on the third line after a solid stretch of games together.