The Boston Bruins fired head coach Jim Montgomery after a disappointing 8-9-3 start. Since then, the team has vaulted back into the playoff picture with a 6-2 run under Joe Sacco.
The change? A renewed emphasis on defense and a simplified offensive approach.
Rather than looking to extend offensive-zone sequences and attempting to get the puck into the mid…
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