Big Problem In Boston: Joe Sacco Speaks On Altercation With Boston Bruins Captain Brad Marchand
There seems to be a developing problem in Boston as head coach Joe Sacco spoke on his altercation with captain Brad Marchand.
The Ottawa Senators ended up scoring two late goals in the third period to tie the game 5-5 to force overtime. Overtime didn't solve anything, and the Bruins would end up losing in a shootout.
It was noticed by many that Brad Marchand did not play a single minute in overtime, and was not featured in the Bruins shootout lineup where he normally is.
To add insult to injury, you have to wonder what's going on with Brad Marchand. No shifts in OT and didn't take part in the shootout
With such an important game on the line, you would want your best players playing, but that wasn't the case for the Bruins.
There was a lot of speculation that Brad Marchand may have suffered an injury or something, but following the game interim head coach Joe Sacco spoke with the media and confirmed that there was no injury.
Joe Sacco revealed that the reason Brad Marchand did not play in overtime or appear in the shootout was because of a coaching decision.
Joe Sacco said it was a coach's decision today with Brad Marchand not playing in overtime or the shootout. No injury reason behind it
When answering the questions regarding Bruins captain Brad Marchand, Joe Sacco looked furious.
It's unclear what exactly happened for Brad Marchand to be benched by Joe Sacco, but if you want to hear all of his post game comments you can watch the video below:
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