Bruce Cassidy believes Brad Marchand’s reputation precedes him. The Bruins head coach recognized that his star winger has earned that notoriety over the years, but noted Marchand has kept his nose clean in the playoffs and should not be officiated based on his past on-ice behavior.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have kept Marchand off the scoresheet thus far in the second-round series. Marchand, who was certainly accounted for (two goals and an assist) in the Bruins’ win-or-golf Game 6 victory over Toronto, managed to keep himself out of the penalty box until Saturday night.
"I think our power play didn’t execute to the level it should.