The Bruins needed a spark in Saturday’s overtime and shootout periods.
They didn’t find one, ultimately falling to the Senators 6-5.
Boston’s team captain, Brad Marchand, didn’t see the ice in overtime or the shootout.
The Bruins’ all-time leading overtime goal-scorer wasn’t on the bench due to injury during those periods. Rather, it was a coach’s decision by head coach Joe Sacco.
Sacco didn’t offer an explanation beyond that while speaking with reporters postgame.
“No, he wasn’t hurt, no. Nope,” he said.
When asked if Marchand’s absence was a coach’s decision, Sacco replied:
“Yeah, yeah.