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Jim Montgomery took the fall. Now, it’s on an underachieving Bruins roster to right the ship.

COMMENTARY

Both Cam Neely and Don Sweeney didn’t mince words on Tuesday evening.

In what stood as the third press release issued under their watch announcing the firing of a head coach, Boston’s president and general manager offered up the expected well wishes to Jim Montgomery — relieved of his duties amid a disheartening 8-9-3 start this fall.

But Boston’s top brass immediately turned to the present and the challenge that awaits Joe Sacco as he tries to buoy a sinking ship.

“Our team’s inconsistency and performance in the first 20 games of the 2024-25 season has been concerning and below how the Bruins want to reward our fans,” Sweeney acknowledged.