FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand will not appeal his three-game suspension, but he did address the situation before the team's practice Thursday in preparation for the 2016 NHL Winter Classic game against the Montreal Canadiens on Friday at Gillette Stadium.
"I want to apologize and I truly am sorry to everyone for the situation," Marchand said. "It was not my intent to make a hit or try to injure anyone on that play." He will participate in the team's practice Thursday but acknowledged his disappointment for letting down his teammates, the league and the fans.