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.

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

The captain of the Boston Bruins has landed himself in the doghouse. The Bruins suffered a pretty tough loss at the hands of the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night, allowing the Senators to claw their way back into the game in the third period,