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Brad Marchand to play in Canada’s quarterfinal matchup, says Jon Cooper
After sitting as a healthy scratch for the last two games, Jon Cooper said Brad Marchand won’t be watching from the stands much longer.
The Canadian men’s Olympic hockey team head coach told reporters shortly after Canada’s 10-2 win over France to wrap up preliminary action that the veteran forward will play in their quarterfinal contest.
Marchand last made an appearance in Canada’s 5-0 opening win over Czechia, logging an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-one mark through 9:29 of ice time.
The 37-year-old has been a steady contributor for the defending champion Florida Panthers through the first half of the season, racking up 25 goals and 25 assists through 46 games prior to the Olympic break.
As for Canada, the team heads into the knockout phase of the tournament in Milano Cortina with a 3-0-0 record and a goal differential of plus-17.
Quarterfinal action will begin on Wednesday.