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

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.

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

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.

Following the conclusion of that loss Bruins head coach Joe Sacco spoke with the media and it was his answer to one of the questions that was asked that raised a few eyebrows.You see Marchand was notably absent from the latter stages of the game including all of overtime as well as the shootout,

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.