It will be fascinating to see what the NHL does in terms of discipline in the form of a potential fine or suspension.

Brad Marchand drew attention on Thursday night after putting his hands on Nick Cousins' throat during his Boston Bruins' game against the Ottawa Senators

Marchand's other infamous on-ice stunts over his career include clothesline hits, breaking his opponents' sticks, and even licking them in the face. Entering his second season as Boston's captain, the 36-year-old has toned it down a bit as of late—but his old self seems to have gotten the best of him this time.

The Bruins suffered another disheartening loss on Saturday, one that saw team captain Brad Marchand get benched for overtime.

For years, Bruins winger Brad Marchand has been in the middle of an assortment of shenanigans. He chirps, he taunts, he dives, he slew-foots, he jabs, he sucker punches, he’s the modern-day Ken Linesman, The Rat. He’s a heel, a hockey villain that teammates love and everybody else hates.

Brad Marchand has been a fantastic player for the Boston Bruins, and now, he joins elite company in Bruins after accomplishing an impressive feat in year 16 for the current Bruins captain.

Brad Marchand discussed Joe Sacco's decision to bench him in overtime during Saturday's shootout loss to Ottawa. Read more on Boston.com.

WEEI’s Rich Keefe is doubling down on his take that there's a problem between Bruins captain Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak.

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.

"He's doing amazing, and I'm just glad that he's the captain of this franchise.” The post Patrice Bergeron gives vote of confidence for Brad Marchand’s captaincy amid trying Bruins season appeared first on Boston.

Things took a turn for the worse Friday with a report talking about locker room tensions. Speaking on the "Jones & Keefe" show, host Rich Keefe reported a supposed feud between Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak, claiming Pastrnak told team management he no longer wanted to share the ice with Marchand.