Seven troubling stats that could end up leading to Jim Montgomery's firing for the Bruins

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Austin Sabourin
October 25, 2024 (12:25)

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The Boston Bruins are struggling at 5-on-5 play this season, and some concerning stats may put head coach Jim Montgomery's future in question. Despite their strong history, these stats suggest that the Bruins are falling behind, sparking discussions among fans and analysts about Montgomery's leadership.

Shot Attempt Share (28th) - The Bruins rank near the bottom of the league in controlling shot attempts at 5-on-5, which indicates they are struggling to create enough chances or stop their opponents from doing so.

Shot Share (26th) - Sitting at 26th in shot share means that Boston isn't just struggling to control play but is being outshot by opponents regularly. This often signals a team unable to keep the puck or pressure the other side enough.

Goal Share (19th) - The Bruins have been outscored 14-13 at 5-on-5, which places them in the lower half of the league. Goals are the name of the game, and if the Bruins can't stay even here, they're bound to fall behind.

Expected Goals Share (28th) - In expected goals, the Bruins are 28th, meaning they're not generating quality chances. They're failing to create opportunities that would statistically lead to goals, a big warning sign for coaches.

Scoring Chance Share (25th) - The Bruins rank 25th in scoring chances, a sign that they're not getting close enough to the net to score consistently. If you can't set up good chances, scoring becomes a challenge.

High-Danger Goals Share (30th) - Outscored 10-4 in high-danger situations, the Bruins are 30th in this critical area. Giving up goals close to the net shows defensive breakdowns, which are often tied to coaching.

High-Danger Save Percentage (.751, 28th) - With a low save percentage in high-danger areas, the Bruins' goaltending also isn't bailing them out. Defensive lapses are leaving the net vulnerable, and that burden often falls on the coach.

Bruins getting hammered at 5-on-5.

Currently:

28th in shot attempt share
26th in shot share
19th in goals share (outscored 14-13)
28th in expected goals share
25th in scoring chance share
30th in hi-danger goals share (outscored 10-4)
28th in hi-danger save percentage (.751)

With these numbers painting a worrying picture, Montgomery could soon be in the hot seat if things don't improve.