The Bruins were in desperate need of a spark in overtime against the Senators on Saturday.
But even with Boston reeling after coughing up a two-goal lead to Ottawa in the third period, Brad Marchand didn’t touch the ice in the extra frame at Canadian Tire Centre.
Without Marchand — one of the few proven scorers on Boston’s roster (16 goals this season, 21 career overtime goals) — the Bruins couldn’t bury another puck past Ottawa goalie Leevi Merilainen en route to a crushing 6-5 shootout loss.
It was an ugly result for the Bruins, who held a 5-3 lead with under four minutes to go in regulation.