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Marchand won't travel with B's to Columbus

BOSTON -- Bruins forward Brad Marchand will not travel with the team to Columbus for its game against the Blue Jackets Friday night, according to coach Claude Julien.

Marchand missed Tuesday's 2-0 win over the St. Louis Blues with an undisclosed injury and did not practice Wednesday. He did practice with the team Thursday, but will remain in Boston.

"He skated but I don't think we're going to bring him on the trip," Julien said. "We're going to give him some more time, but he felt much better, so he's doing better day-to-day."

Marchand suffered the injury in the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes last Saturday. In Marchand's absence, Matt Fraser has been playing the left wing on the second line, along with Patrice Bergeron and Reilly Smith.

Also, the Bruins recalled defenseman Zach Trotman from Providence of the AHL on an emergency basis. He practiced with the team Thursday and will travel to Columbus. The 24-year-old defenseman has played nine games for the Bruins this season.

After missing Wednesday's practice due to flu-like symptoms, Bruins defenseman Dougie Hamilton practiced Thursday.