A new report from NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has confirmed Brad Marchand's status heading into tonight's Game 6 contest against the Florida Panthers. Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand has been out since Game 3 for the Boston Bruins after being punched in the face by Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett. In the last few days, he has been skating again creating buzz that a return is on the horizon. <q>Brad Marchand on the ice for Bruins optional morning skate at TD Garden.</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1791475375555461359'> </a></blockquote></div> After today's morning skate NHL insider Elliotte Friedman got a report from Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery. According to the report, Brad Marchand will be a game-time decision for tonight's game. <q>Boston coach Jim Montgomery said Brad Marchand is a game-time decision tonight</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/friedgehnic/status/1791489939428741366'> </a></blockquote></div> This is the first time for the Boston Bruins since being injured that Brad Marchand will be a true game-time decision. Now all eyes will be on Bruins warmups to see if their captain is returning to action for a crucial Game 6.