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Bruins' top playoffs scorer skips last practice before Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

Boston's coach said Brad Marchand needed a maintenance day after hurting his hand during a scrimmage Thursday.

BOSTON — Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy says Brad Marchand took a maintenance day off from practice and is good to go for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday against the St. Louis Blues.

Marchand did not practice with the rest of the team for the Bruins' last full practice before the first game, and Karson Kuhlman took his spot in line rushes.

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Marchand injured his left hand in the team's intrasquad scrimmage Thursday but practiced Saturday.

Marchand is Boston's leading scorer in the playoffs with 18 points on seven goals and 11 assists. He had 100 points on 36 goals and 64 assists during the regular season.

Defenseman Kevan Miller remains out with a lower-body injury.

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