The Bruins activated Marchand (undisclosed) off of IR on Monday, Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe reports.

The Bruins activated Marchand (undisclosed) from IR on Monday, Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe reports.

Analysis:

The Bruins reassigned Seth Griffith to clear a roster spot for Marchand, who hasn't been in the lineup since Nov. 15. Marchand recorded five goals and six assists in 19 games before getting hurt, and will provide a much-needed boost to the depleted Boston top six when he reenters the lineup Monday against the Penguins.