Brad Marchand steps up as Florida Panthers’ driving force in 2025-26 NHL season amid Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk injuries

Brad Marchand has quickly become the Florida Panthers’ emotional and strategic leader, guiding the team through a challenging start to the 2025-26 season. Despite the absence of captain Aleksander Barkov and star forward Matthew Tkachuk, Marchand’s veteran presence and adaptability have been instrumental in Florida’s perfect 3-0-0 record, keeping their championship hopes alive.