Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand is expected to play on a line with Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett for Team Canada's Feb. 15 contest against Team USA. This is undoubtedly notable, as Bennett memorably injured Marchand during last year's playoff with a sucker punch to the head.

Sam Bennett was getting ready for practice Friday morning. A good soldier in Canada’s camp at the 4 Nations Face-Off, the bruising winger had to be disappointed at being a healthy scratch for his country’s tournament opener.

Brad Marchand spoke clearly about his relationship with Sam Bennett on Team Canada after rivalry episodes in the NHL, during Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers games.

If Brady and Matthew Tkachuk and the United States want to flex their muscles in the huge showdown against Canada Saturday, Sam Bennett has a simple message for them: Bring it on. “They’re physical, they’re in your face,