The 36-year-old forward was hit by Penguins defenseman P.O. Joseph on a power play at 5:52, falling face-first into the boards. He remained down for several minutes before being partially carried to the locker room by teammate David Pastrnak and a trainer.

With the Bruins need for a retool, they at least have to explore the possibility of trading one of their top wingers at the deadline.

Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand has left their game at Pittsburgh in the first period with an upper-body injury.