Pat Maroon Has Stressed This Message To Brad Marchand, Bruins

Pat Maroon hasn't fought Sam Bennett or any Florida Panthers since Bennett injured Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand during Game 3 at TD Garden on Friday night.

But Maroon has tried. He challenged Bennet specifically during Game 4 on Sunday and finger-wagged the entire Florida lineup as if to send an invitation.

While speaking with reporters at Hanscom Field on Monday, before the Black and Gold left for Sunrise, Fla., Maroon noted he's had conversations with teammates since the Marchand injury. They acknowledged his ongoing effort, too.

"I love my captain, I love the guys," Maroon told reporters, per NBC Sports Boston. "Trust me, it's a tough business, and everyone's looking for me to do something. Unfortunately, I try, I am trying, and we can't really focus on that. It's over, it's done with. We have to focus on winning a hockey game now."

He added: "I'm doing everything I can. So, we can sit here and say I'm not. Maybe I'm not. But I talked to my captain, I talked to the guys in that locker room. They know and they know I care. That's the most important thing."

The Bruins have made it known how they feel about Bennett's hit on Marchand. Boston received further video evidence ahead of Game 4, and believes Bennett punched Marchand in the head with a dirty jab. It caused Marchand to miss Game 4, and he continues to be day-to-day.

Bennett and the Panthers, to no surprise, have their own view on the situation.

Maroon and the Bruins, who trail the Panthers 3-1 in the best-of-seven series, are set to take the ice at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, and you can watch both pregame and postgame coverage on NESN+.