Boston.com · Jan 19, 2025
What Brad Marchand said about getting benched in overtime vs. Senators
Brad Marchand didn't touch the ice in overtime against Ottawa on Saturday. Chris O'Meara/AP PhotoThe 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.