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Marchand hits 30-goal mark for 1st time as Bruins down Stars

He can do more than just run his mouth.

Brad Marchand's two goals helped his Boston Bruins earn a 7-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Saturday.

The goals were the latest in what has been a career season for Marchand who hit the 30-goal mark for the first time since entering the league full time back in 2010.

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His 30 goals are now two more than his previous career high of 28 which he hit during the 2011-12 and 2014-15 seasons. Meanwhile, he now sits just 10 points shy of his career high of 55 points which he also hit during the 2011-12 campaign.

Despite his offensive breakout, Marchand appears to have stayed true to his roots, remaining a pest on the ice as Patrick Eaves learned Saturday.

Marchand now has 15 goals in his last 16 games.

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Report: Wideman can be reimbursed in the event suspension is reduced

All is not lost for Dennis Wideman.

Although commissioner Gary Bettman on Wednesday upheld Wideman's 20-game suspension for checking linesman Don Henderson, the NHLPA announced it would appeal to a neutral arbitrator.

Sunday will mark the 10th game of Wideman's suspension, but Sportsnet's Damien Cox reported during Saturday's "Headlines" segment that the Calgary Flames defenseman can be compensated for money lost if a neutral arbitrator reduces the suspension to 10 games or fewer.

"He can't get the games back, but he can get his money back," said Cox. "He's losing $28,226 per game so he would be reimbursed."

According to Cox, it is expected that the hearing with the neutral arbitrator will take place on either Wednesday or Thursday next week.

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