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Marc Savard #91 | Center | Boston Bruins
Height: 5-10    Weight: 195    Shoots: L    Born: July 17, 1977, Ottawa, Ontario

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Player Notes
November 24, 2008
Marc Savard earned the NHL First Star of the Week by scoring two goals and six assists over four games, according to TSN.
November 21, 2008
Marc Savard racked up a goal and an assist in Friday's 4-2 win over Florida.
November 19, 2008
Marc Savard tallied a goal and two assists on Wednesday night's 7-4 win over the Sabres.
November 17, 2008
Marc Savard tallied two assists in Boston's 3-2 in over Toronto on Monday night.
October 18, 2008
Marc Savard contributed three assists in Saturday's 4-2 win over Ottawa.
October 15, 2008
Marc Savard scored two goal on Wednesday night and now has five tallies in just three games on the young season.
October 11, 2008
Center Marc Savard scored twice in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Wild. He has three goals and one assist through two games.
October 9, 2008
Marc Savard registered a goal and an assist in Thursday night's 5-4 victory over Colorado.
October 4, 2008
Marc Savard registered an assist in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Islanders.
October 3, 2008
Marc Savard will not be traded despite rumors floating around that the team might move him, according to The Boston Globe. "He's an All-Star player, without whom we wouldn't have made the playoffs last year," GM Peter Chiarelli said.
August 3, 2008
Marc Savard will be one of about 100 NHL skaters who will test the Thermablade Elite II skate blade in the coming weeks, according to the Boston Globe. Why is that noteworthy? Why because the blades will be heated to 41 degrees to hopefully reduce friction and vibration.
April 14, 2008
Marc Savard notched an assist and an overtime goal in a 2-1 win over Montreal on Sunday, and his heroics earned him Third Star honors for the night, according to NHL.com. Boston now trails 2-1 in the series, and the win notably snapped a 13-game losing streak against Montreal.
April 13, 2008
Thanks to Marc Savard, the Bruins are still alive. The veteran center netted an overtime goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Canadiens. The Bruins are down 2-1 in the series.
April 12, 2008
Marc Savard dished out an assist on the power-play on David Krejci's goal but the Bruins still fell 3-2 in OT to the Canadiens.
April 11, 2008
Marc Savard suited up and played in the Bruins first playoff game despite an injured back, this according to the Boston Herald. “I felt good,” Savard said. “I’m just getting my air back. I took lot of short shifts. (Coach) Claude (Julien) just used me a bit. Hopefully I can help out more here as I feel better. I got hit hard a couple of times and everything is fine.” Savard should be able to produce points for the Bruins in the playoffs, that is if he and his mates can figure out a way to crack the Canadiens defense.
April 10, 2008
Marc Savard (back) will receive a pain-killing shot before the Bruins and Canadiens Game 1 battle, and he will likely suit up for the game, this according to the Boston Herald. “I feel ready,” said Savard. “I guess it’ll just come down to seeing how it reacts..." Savard was the teams offensive leader all year, and given that he totaled 63 helpers to lead the Eastern Conference, his presence in the lineup is vital for the Bruins.
April 10, 2008
Marc Savard, out with a back injury, practiced on Wednesday and will be a game-time decision for the Bruins in Game 1 against the Canadiens, this according to the Boston Globe. "If he can be in, it's because he's 100 percent," said HC Calude Julien. "If we put a guy like him back in, it means you're taking a healthy guy out." It would be hard to bet against Savard playing in Game 1 though there is no telling just how much he will be hampered by his injured back in the rugged world of playoff hockey.
April 8, 2008
Following an earlier story, Bruins center Marc Savard has returned to practice and is aiming to rejoin his team on the ice when Boston begins the playoffs against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, according to the Boston Globe. Savard, recovering from a broken bone in his back that forced him to miss the final seven games of the regular season, was on the practice ice today, donning a red jersey to signify limited contact was permitted, but the team doctors have cleared him for full contact starting Wednesday. Savard has 15 goals and 63 assists on the season, and his team would love to have him back on the ice when the playoffs commence. Today’s practice puts him on that path.
April 8, 2008
Marc Savard is battling a back injury but he is determined to return for the playoffs, according to the Boston Globe. Savard stated, "I'm going to play and I'm going to contribute. Guys have stepped up and played great right now. I'm not going to put the team in a situation where I'm out there just going through the motions at 85 percent. I want to be above 90 and be able to contribute." Savard has missed the last seven games of the regular season due to his injury, and is needed back soon as he notched 78 points over 74 contests played.
April 4, 2008
Marc Savard skated and got in a little work on Friday morning, the Boston Herald notes. He is out for Friday and Saturday due to his back injury, and no timetable has been established for his return.
April 3, 2008
Marc Savard is suffering from a broken bone in his back, and is doubtful to play on Friday against Ottawa, according to the Boston Globe. The Bruins' top center has scored 78 points over 74 games this season and his services will be missed.
April 2, 2008
Marc Savard, who has a broken bone in his back, hasn't been on the ice with the Bruins in some 10 days and he will not play on Wednesday night either, this according to the Boston Globe. Injuries like this can be very scary, and many times no news is not good news. The team is going nowhere in the playoffs without Savard, but at this point we just don't know whether or not to expect that Savard will even be on the ice in the NHL's second season.
March 28, 2008
Marc Savard won't take part in any games this weekend due to the broken bone in his back, according to the Boston Herald. He'll be re-evaluated early next week, but it remains unclear at this time when exactly he'll be ready to play again.
March 27, 2008
Boston Bruins leading scorer Marc Savard is currently battling a broken bone in his back, and isn't expected to dress against the Toronto Maple Leafs Thursday night.
March 26, 2008
Sources have informed the Boston Herald that Marc Savard fractured a transverse process in his back on Saturday. The team has only admitted that Savard will miss two games, one of which came on Tuesday. "They’re going to evaluate it again after (Thursday's game) and see where he’s at," general manager Peter Chiarelli says. "We’ll see if he’s any better. It could be longer (than two games)." Fantasy owners who've been riding Savard's assists should obviously be worried.
March 8, 2008
Marc Savard completed two assists, helping on both goals scored in Boston's 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals today. This gives Savard a total of 62 assists on the year and an amazing 76 points, easily leading the Bruins as the team aims for their first playoff appearance in 11 seasons.
March 5, 2008
Marc Savard is looking to make his first playoff appearance of his 11-year career this season, this according to NHL.com. "The team has done a great job all year staying in the top eight and we want to get into the playoffs because we know we can do some damage," said Savard. Savard has 74 points in 65 games, including an NHL leading 60 assists. Savard continues to be an all-around force with 66 PIM and 29 power-play points.
February 21, 2008
Marc Savard had two assists on Thursday night to up his season total to 54 helpers, the most in the NHL this season. With six more assists Savard will have his third straight season of at least 60-assists as he endeavors to record his third straight 90-point season as well (he currently has 68 in 59 games).