The Bruins suffered another disheartening loss on Saturday, one that saw team captain Brad Marchand get benched for overtime.

Sacco has made some solid decisions since taking over as the replacement for the fired Jim Montgomery, but this one may ultimately backfire on him.

Bruins coach Joe Sacco said Brad Marchand's absence during Saturday's overtime and shootout periods vs. the Senators was a coach's decision.

Is Brad Marchand approaching his last miles in Boston? It seems unlikely to think of that situation since Marchand is so identified with the Bruins. But increasingly, in the community, the question is being asked.

Boston Bruins Head Coach Joe Sacco benched Brad Marchand in a recent loss, and now the Bruins captain has taken accountability for the play that led to the decision from Sacco, which drew immense criticism from the fanbase.

Brad Marchand discussed Joe Sacco's decision to bench him in overtime during Saturday's shootout loss to Ottawa. Read more on Boston.com.

Marchand was on the bench Saturday as the Bruins finished up a shootout loss in Ottawa. He practiced Sunday and is expected to resume a prominent role Monday against the Sharks.

Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand voiced a very sincere admission to interim coach Joe Sacco after controversial coaching decision.

Brad Marchand was clearly not at his best in the Bruins’ 6-5 shootout loss to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. He had trouble handling the puck most of the afternoon and was slow to close on Josh Norris before the Senator scored the tying goal with 12 seconds left in regulation.