The Boston Bruins are awaiting word on the severity of Brad Marchand's injury, which would affect either the team on the ice or the front office's plan for the NHL trade deadline.

PITTSBURGH — Bruins captain Brad Marchand, clobbered into a corner by Penguins defenseman P.O. Joseph, exited play Saturday afternoon early in the first period, requiring help off the ice by a team trainer and teammate David Pastrnak.

Brad Marchand did not play for the Boston Bruins in a 1-0 loss at the Minnesota Wild on Sunday because of an upper-body injury.