Brad Marchand is a very good hockey player. It’s for this reason that he is one of the most frustrating players in the NHL. When playing against him, it’s easy to be swayed into taking a lazy penalty against Marchand because of his skill. It’s also easy to take a penalty because he’s a superior-level pest. When Marchand’s play gets him taken out of the game, however, the frustration transfers from the opposing team, to his own team and fanbase.
With the Bruins looking to clinch a playoff spot Tuesday, Marchand took arguably the most unnecessary penalty of the season.