As far-fetched as it may seem at this point for the Bruins to trade Marchand, it’s not totally out of the realm of possibility. Bruins fans would no doubt hate it, but it could help the future of the organization, and also allow Marchand a chance at another Cup.

David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and Parker Wotherspoon scored his first NHL goal on Tuesday night to help the Boston Bruins open a four-goal lead and hold on to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2.

The Lightning played without their leading goal-scorer, top center Brayden Point, who was scratched for missing a team meeting prior to the morning skate. It forced the team to scramble just to get enough players to fill its roster, recalling 22-year-old forward Jack Finley from AHL Syracuse to make his NHL debut as the 12th forward.

Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand is in the final season of an eight-year, $49 million contract signed in Sept. 2016.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about Ichiro, C.C. Sabathia and Billy Wagner getting elected to the Hall of Fame, the Dodgers introducing Roki Sasaki and the Braves solidifying their lineup and outfield by signing Jurickson Profar.

After slipping into an early hole, the Lightning pushed late in the second period but couldn't get a win on Tuesday night in Boston.

Brad Marchand set the record straight at an important time in the NHL season for the Boston Bruins, warning Joe Sacco and the rest of his teammates about the team's chances in the league.

The Boston Bruins captain didn't mince words when addressing the rumors circulating around the NHL, claiming that he and star David Pastrnak were drifting apart.

Trent Frederic and Brad Marchand ... behind Tampa Bay for third place in the Atlantic Division and moved into a tie with the victory. With about 10 minutes left in the game, Lightning defenseman ...

Less than a week after their game ended with a slew of fights in the final seconds, Tuesday’s game featured five different scuffles — twice resulting in matching fighting majors and twice in

Coach Jon Cooper told media postgame that slow starts plagued his team throughout the three-game road trip that ended Tuesday—Tampa Bay trailed in all three games against the New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins and Bruins despite finishing the trip with a 1-1-1 record.

The Bruins currently sit on the cusp of a playoff spot, but they have played more games than their opponents, and Brad Marchand's name has come up in trade talks.