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Boston Bruins Fire Coach Jim Montgomery After Playoff Struggles

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (33) drops to the ice to make a save on a shot by Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct.

The Boston Bruins have announced the firing of head coach Jim Montgomery following a disappointing start to the 2024-25 NHL season. The decision came after the team's below-.500 record and a three-game losing streak, culminating in a 5-1 loss to last-place Columbus.

General manager Don Sweeney expressed his respect for Montgomery as a coach and person but cited the team's inconsistency and performance as reasons for the change. Assistant coach Joe Sacco, a former Colorado Avalanche head coach, will take over on an interim basis.

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