Bruins F Brad Marchand to make season debut Thurs.
Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand, who was supposed to be out until Thanksgiving after double hip surgery, will instead make his season debut Thursday night against the Detroit Red Wings.
Bruins coach Jim Montgomery said Marchand will assume his spot on the first line with Patrice Bergeron and Jake DeBrusk. Montgomery hopes to keep Marchand to 16-17 minutes on ice against the Red Wings.
Marchand, 34, underwent hip arth