However, when the Bruins needed players to step up in the following game, Poitras remained on the bench. Montgomery justified the decision by emphasizing the importance of game management and the need to field players who can contribute to winning. He stated,
"It's valuing game management is something that we've talked to him about. And it's still lacking in his game right now. We're paid to win hockey games and I'm gonna go with the guys that I think are gonna win us a hockey game."