During the Boston Bruins' ugly shootout loss to the Ottawa Senators, head coach Joe Sacco benched Brad Marchand for all of overtime. This was after Josh Norris, the player Marchand was defending, scored with just 12 seconds left in the third period to tie the game up at 5-5. View the original article to see embedded media. Following the game, Sacco said that Marchand sitting out during overtime was not due to injury but was instead a coaching decision. At the Bruins' Sunday practice, No. 63 said he understood Sacco's decision to sit him."Yeah, I mean, he’s going to make decisions based on how he feels each guy is playing each night," Marchand said. "I get it. It’s on me to be better."Marchand also called out his own play during the Bruins' ugly loss to the Sens. "My details weren't good enough," Marchand said. "In a game like that, they have to be spot-on. Overtime is a big opportunity, and you gotta earn that right. It's a part of the game."Marchand will now look to get things back on track against the San Jose Sharks on Monday afternoon and help lead Boston to a much-needed win. Related: Bruins Star Won't Play Against SharksRelated: Bruins Make Massive Changes To Lines At PracticeRelated: Bruins Superstar Gets Benched Vs. Senators: Here's WhyRelated: Bruins Tough Guy Beats Up Former Teammate Stay updated with the most interesting Bruins stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News to never miss a story.

It was an electric game with intensity that matched the atmosphere at Canadian Tire Centre as the Ottawa Senators defeated the Boston Bruins 6-5 in the shootout.

The Ottawa Senators climbed out of a two-goal, third-period deficit with two extra-attacker goals and beat the visiting Boston Bruins 6-5 in a shootout on Saturday.

David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists, Pavel Zacha and Morgan Geekie each had a goal and an assist, and Jeremy Swayman made 39 saves for the Bruins (22-19-6), who lost for the seventh time in nine games (2-5-2).

This was the Bruins' first game since president Cam Neely revealed earlier this week that the club could retool its roster. This loss only strengthens the argument that the Bruins should make roster changes.

Ottawa Senators' Jake Sanderson (85), Tim Stutzle (18), and Josh Norris (9) turn to see a fight starting as they celebrate Sanderson's goal against the Boston Bruins during second period NHL hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Credit: AP/Justin Tang

All the Boston Bruins had to do was hold on for a few more minutes. Leading by two goals, all that separated them from a massive win was one last late push by the Ottawa Senators.

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.

OTTAWA, Ontario — In a matchup of teams fighting for position at the tail end of the Eastern Conference playoff structure, the Bruins dropped a 6-5 shootout decision to the Senators on Saturday at Canadian Tire Centre.

It was the loosest defensive game the Ottawa Senators have played in weeks, but there was no denying the entertainment on Saturday afternoon at Canadian Tire Centre. Down 5-3 to the rival Boston Bruins with the goalie pulled,

The Chicago Blackhawks are reportedly listening to trade offers for their number-one defenseman Seth Jones. Jones, 30, is locked up for the next five years with Chicago, getting paid $9.5 million annually.