In the immediate aftermath of the Boston Bruins’ comeback victory over the Penguins in the 2023 Winter Classic at Fenway Park, coach Jim Montgomery heaped plenty of praise on Jake DeBrusk.
Such adulation was to be expected, considering that the Bruins winger sparked Boston’s rally with a pair of third-period tallies on Monday night.
But beyond DeBrusk’s nose for the net and his tangible production against Pittsburgh, Montgomery commended the 26-year-old winger for his ability to gut through painful shifts and battle against adversity.
“He’s a lot tougher than people think,” Montgomery said of DeBrusk.