The Boston Bruins will play their first game of the season against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. One month ahead of schedule, the winger is back after double hip surgery. He was told that the surgery would be done by the end of November. Marchand told reporters that it wouldn't be the end of November. We are going to look at what we can do. The plan is to be conservative with Marchand's minutes and he won't play in back-to- back games. Friday's game in Columbus is included. Marchand will play on the first line with DeBrusk and Bergeron. Marchand led the Bruins in points with 80 and goals with 32. The Bruins bowed out of the playoffs after he had 11 points. The Bruins are off to the best start in the league with six wins in seven games. The AP information was used.