Brad Marchand’s second All-Star Game nomination was well deserved, but that didn’t stop the crowd in Tampa with welcoming him with boo birds throughout the weekend.

Despite his five-game suspension for elbowing Devils forward Marcus Johansson on Jan. 23, Boston’s leading scorer was able to participate in the skills competition and 3-on-3 tournament at Amalie Arena — home of the Tampa Bay Lightning — during the annual All-Star weekend. With or without the suspension, Marchand would’ve gotten his share of boos.

Like a true villain, Marchand embraced the heckling crowd while soaking in all the fun.

First came a little wave to the crowd prior to the skills competition. Unfortunately for Marchand, he didn’t have an answer during the accuracy shooting portion of the event — as you’ll see below — as he tallied five goals in 44.692 seconds. Only Golden Knights winger James Neal had a longer time at 50.844 seconds.

At least Marchand had a sense of humor at his own expense.

I️ think they might have put smaller targets in there for me!?? Maybe next time I’ll try I️t right handed

— Brad Marchand (@Bmarch63) January 28, 2018

Marchand was once again booed on Sunday prior to the 3-on-3 tournament. This time, he had a different response that was well, quite lovely:

fan favorite Brad Marchand 😘😂 pic.twitter.com/K2TVTC24GG — NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) January 28, 2018

His performance on the ice was a little better. Marchand tallied a goal and an assist in the Atlantic Division’s 7-4 victory over the Metropolitan Division.

Marchand first fed Bolts forward Braden Point on a 2-on-1 to tie things at 4-4:

Nice feed, 63. #NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/SF6NZifWoX

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) January 28, 2018

With the Atlantic ahead 5-4, Marchand extended the lead to two and again gave the sarcastic Tampa crowd a nice wave:

Marchand scores and waves to the crowd 😂 pic.twitter.com/oB2Qumrrzl — Marina Molnar (@mkmolnar) January 28, 2018

Marchand even channeled his inner pirate between the second and third periods:

NHL 1818: pic.twitter.com/VM8xvIHYle

— Ted Starkey (@TedStarkey) January 28, 2018

Before getting dialed in for the 3-on-3 final against the Pacific Division, All-Star style:

WERK IT @Bmarch63 🔥😂 pic.twitter.com/p3ZTBScPCH — NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) January 28, 2018

Marchand assisted on both goals by Red Wings defenseman Mike Green, and drew a penalty on Flames winger Johnny Gaudreau but those weren’t enough as the Pacific Division earned the $1 million prize with a 5-2 win in the 3-on-3 finals.

Mike Green pickin’ corners!

Join us for the final stretch of #NHLAllStar → https://t.co/Rc7gApBjMS pic.twitter.com/KE2wJKBtrk

— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) January 28, 2018

Brad Marchand should get the first embellishment penalty in All Star history pic.twitter.com/MsySaMeocc

— CJ Fogler (@cjzero) January 28, 2018

The Bruins return to action Tuesday night against the Ducks but will be without Marchand for the next four games. Marchand will return from the suspension on Feb. 7 against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden.

At the very least, Marchand got to have some fun with his peers before he resuming his suspension.

.@Bmarch63 finishes the day with a goal and three assists. #NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/ccdYF7sQaK — Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) January 29, 2018