Jim Montgomery had plenty to be pleased with following the Bruins’ 3-0 win over the Sharks on Thursday night.
Granted, two points secured in any fashion was welcomed after a miserable three-game losing skid for Boston.
But a professional win for Montgomery’s squad against a cellar-dwelling Sharks roster stood as a step in the right direction in several areas for the Bruins.
After getting a quick hook on Monday against the Blue Jackets, Jeremy Swayman responded on Thursday with a 26-save shutout — the 11th of his career.
Montgomery’s latest lineup reshuffle yielded 5v5 goals from Danton Heinen and Jake DeBrusk on a revamped top-six unit.