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Jim Montgomery reveals why Charlie McAvoy was demoted

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Austin Sabourin
April 14, 2024  (4:33 PM)
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Saturday night presented the Boston Bruins with a crucial opportunity to solidify their position, but a costly error threatened to derail their efforts against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

With a 4-2 lead early in the third period, the Bruins found themselves on the power play, poised to extend their lead. However, a miscue by Charlie McAvoy at the blue line turned the tables, allowing the Penguins to capitalize on the opportunity. Lars Eller's precise pass found Drew O'Connor, who made a nice move past Brad Marchand and beat Linus Ullmark to narrow the gap to just one goal.

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The aftermath of the goal saw Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery directing his frustration towards McAvoy on the bench. However, post-game remarks revealed that Montgomery's ire extended beyond a single player.

"It wasn't just Charlie," Montgomery clarified to reporters. "It was me giving it to everybody on the power play. There was just no cohesion. The passing was off. I didn't like the effort getting back after the turnover by everybody."

The intensity of Montgomery's reaction underscores the importance of maintaining consistency and discipline, especially as the Bruins gear up for the upcoming Stanley Cup playoffs. Deviating from established routines and standards at this crucial juncture of the season could prove costly for the team's postseason aspirations.

As the regular season draws to a close, the Bruins aim to tighten up their performance in their remaining two games. A road clash against the Washington Capitals on Monday precedes their final home game against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, providing opportunities to fine-tune their game before the playoff push intensifies.

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Bruins' Jim Montgomery Clarifies Tense Scene With Charlie McAvoy

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