Marchand: Spear on Dotchin 'undisciplined,' could've been costly

Brad Marchand is breathing a sigh of relief, although he may not be fully off the hook quite yet.

The Boston Bruins winger was ejected from Tuesday's playoff-clinching win over Tampa Bay after a spear on Jake Dotchin, a play he admits was ill-advised, to say the very least.

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"It was an undisciplined penalty, there's no question about that," Marchand admitted after the game, per Joe MacDonald of ESPN. "It could have cost the team a very important game, but the guys did a great job of rallying and having a huge game."

As to whether he expects to hear from the NHL, Marchand said he has no idea, but he did acknowledge the game misconduct could be considered time served.

The Bruins have two games remaining in the regular season.