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Bruins Fire Coach Montgomery Amidst Playoff Drought

4/6/2025

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In a surprising turn of events, the Boston Bruins parted ways with coach Jim Montgomery after a rocky start, bringing in Joe Sacco. Meanwhile, Montgomery thrived with the St. Louis Blues, orchestrating a remarkable 12-game winning streak. The Bruins, however, faced a disheartening season, breaking a ten-game losing streak but ultimately missing the playoffs for the first time since 2015-16.

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Story summary

In a surprising turn of events, the Boston Bruins parted ways with coach Jim Montgomery after a rocky start, bringing in Joe Sacco. Meanwhile, Montgomery thrived with the St. Louis Blues, orchestrating a remarkable 12-game winning streak. The Bruins, however, faced a disheartening season, breaking a ten-game losing streak but ultimately missing the playoffs for the first time since 2015-16.