Jim Montgomery accused of purposely throwing game 5 after statement
Following the Boston Bruins' loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 5, head coach Jim Montgomery found himself facing criticism from frustrated Bruins fans. The loss has sparked heated reactions from fans who are questioning Montgomery's lineup decisions leading up to the game.
Many fans expressed confusion over Montgomery's lineup changes, particularly the decision to replace Kevin Shattenkirk with Matt Grzelcyk and Johnny Beecher with Brazeau, who had been sidelined due to injury for several weeks. Some fans felt that these changes disrupted the team's momentum, especially considering the Bruins were leading the series 3-1.
Some fans are even accusing Montgomery of purposely throwing the game.
The decision to make these changes has raised eyebrows among Bruins supporters, who believe that sticking with what was working could have been a better approach.
With the series now standing at 3-2 in favor of the Bruins, fans are hoping for a strong rebound in Game 6 as the team looks to eliminate the Leafs and advance further in the playoffs.
If the Bruins end up losing to the Leafs in this series, should Jim Montgomery's job be on the line? Let us know below!
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Should Montgomery's job be on the line if the Bruins end up losing to the Leafs? | ||
| Yes | 323 | 71.6 % |
| No | 128 | 28.4 % |
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