In hopes of helping out Brad Marchand and company, the Florida Panthers are reportedly testing the waters around a key position in the NHL market.

The Florida Panthers will be without Brad Marchand against the Anaheim Ducks as he takes a personal leave due to a death in his family.

In a blink of an eye, the first month of the 2025-26 season has come to a close for the Florida Panthers, who are chasing three straight Stanley Cup championships.

Several NHL stars are sidelined this week. Brad Marchand is out for personal reasons. William Nylander is nearing a return after a lower-body injury. Quinn Hughes is day-to-day with a similar issue. Other players like Patrick Kane and Roope Hintz are also dealing with injuries.

After getting off to a hot start, the Boston Bruins have struggled over the last handful of games. They started the season 3-0-0 and have since lost five games straight, which has raised some eyebrows as to just how well the team will do this season.

Matt & Ty return with a remote episode discussing the common themes of the Bruins’ five-game losing streak, Brad Marchand’s return to Boston, and more. 2:27 — The Bruins’

The Ducks (4-3-1) close out their five-game road trip with a visit to Florida to take on the Panthers (5-5-1). Puck drop is set for 4 p.m. PT and will air on Victory+ and KCOP-13. Anaheim enters this game coming off a 4-3 loss to the Lightning.