When it comes to doling out blame for the Bruins’ crushing first-round exit against the Panthers, there’s plenty to go around on Boston’s roster.
On the ice, the Bruins’ stout defense and transition game withered against Florida’s bruising forecheck. In net, Linus Ullmark struggled to maintain his Vezina-level form. Multiple turnovers marred Boston’s ability to lock down third-period leads.
But behind the bench, Bruins bench boss Jim Montgomery is not emerging unscathed.
Despite seemingly pushing all the right buttons with his stacked lineup during the regular season, multiple calls made by Montgomery unraveled against the Panthers during the postseason.