Boston Bruins Head Coach comments on his team's first losing streak of the season
The Boston Bruins are currently in the midst of a bit of adversity for the first time in their season. Boston is currently on a three game losing streak.
Boston suffered its third consecutive loss at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, but the 4-1 defeat hasn't cast much doubt in head coach Jim Montgomery's faith in the group.
«You look at adversity as an opportunity to grow and get better,» Montgomery said, as seen on NESN's postgame coverage, «Once we come out of this, we're going to be a better group. We're going to be more resilient and we're going to be a little bit tougher.»
While Boston's bench boss isn't overreacting, Montgomery is aware that the Bruins have some legit competition.
«I think (our) problem was the Carolina Hurricanes,» Montgomery said, «I thought they checked us right out of the rink. Give them credit. They competed hard, they really checked well and they caused a lot of turnovers that led to odd-man rushes. Two of their goals they got because of turnovers.»
The Bruins went 0-for-4 with a man advantage against Carolina, bringing their streak to 11 consecutive power play opportunities without a goal. The streak drew questions about what Boston might do to remedy its issues.
«I think we just need a little bit of rest,» Montgomery said post game,«I'm not worried about our power play. Our players are too talented and too competitive.»
Boston has one more game before the All Star break against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. Even with the three game losing skid Boston still leads the NHL with a record of 38-7-5.
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