In a heartbreaking 6-5 shootout loss to the Senators, the Bruins saw Brad Marchand benched during overtime despite his proven scoring ability, leading to questions about the decision made by interim head coach Joe Sacco. The loss pushed Boston out of the playoff field for the first time since November, highlighting defensive lapses that plagued the team throughout the game. Marchand accepted the coach’s decision, acknowledging the need to improve and refocus for the upcoming game against the San Jose Sharks.
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