Brad Marchand steps away from the Panthers to help a friend whose daughter died of cancer

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Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63), who played for more than 15 seasons with the Boston Bruins, taps his heart during a standing ovation during a break in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — Brad Marchand is stepping away from the Florida Panthers to help a friend whose daughter died last week of cancer.

Marchand is serving as a guest coach Wednesday night for the under-18 March and Mill Co. Hunters in his hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia, in place of friend JP MacCallum. Marchand is a co-owner of the team.

The game is a fundraiser for the family after the loss of 10-year-old Selah Panacci-MacCallum and includes a raffle for an autographed Marchand jersey.

“Please join us in celebrating an amazing night at the rink made possible by the ongoing giving nature of a 10 year-old girl that loved the game with all her (heart),” Marchand posted on Instagram.

Marchand missed Florida’s game Tuesday night against Anaheim. Coach Paul Maurice expects Marchand to be available when the back-to-back defending Stanley Cup champions face Dallas on Saturday.

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Florida Panthers’ Brad Marchand takes a shot on goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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