Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery publicly criticized star winger David Pastrnak after the team's 2-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 6 of their playoff series. Montgomery's remarks come as the Bruins, who were up 3-1 in the series, face the threat of a first-round exit for the second consecutive postseason. With the series tied and heading into a decisive Game 7, Montgomery emphasized the need for Pastrnak to elevate his game and be the dominant player the team expects. This challenge is not the first time Montgomery has called out Pastrnak, highlighting ongoing performance concerns. Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is set to start on Sunday.
When #NHLBruins head coach Jim Montgomery challenged superstar winger David Pastrnak in his post-Game 6 presser, it wasn't the first time. More at @BOSHockeyNow: https://t.co/4KCJyUq57S
After being called out by his coach, Bruins star David Pastrnak needs to take over in Game 7 https://t.co/TcLxw2b6Fo
The momentum has swung in the Bruins-Maple Leafs series and Boston head coach Jim Montgomery wants to see more out of one of his star players, David Pastrnak. Read: https://t.co/1davFEutJK https://t.co/QlC5CnTXpW
With the Boston Bruins dropping yet another possible close-out game, coach Jim Montgomery called out one of his stars. Check out the story below for more, plus more news from FHN, @MurphysLaw74 and the rest of the NHN crew. https://t.co/dT06D7KZQq
The Bruins are pointed at Choke City once again. Up 3-1 in the first round for the second straight postseason, Boston has no safety net heading into Game 7. David Pastrnak is one reason their golf clubs are one loss away from coming out, writes @FlutoShinzawa.… https://t.co/7iYa1crVpc
"He needs to be the dominant player we're used to." The Bruins are one loss away from another first-round exit. They need their best player, David Pastrnak, to lead the way in Game 7. @NickGossNBCSB https://t.co/O0V7L71RB5
After call-out by Jim Montgomery, David Pastrnak needs to take over in Game 7 https://t.co/UDSJHKvIgL
Here's your latest @BOSHockeyNow Bruins Daily: -#NHLBruins on the verge of another first-round exit -Jim Montgomery can't adjust, and David Pastrnak can't score -Round 2 of the #StanleyCupPlayoffs starts on Sunday https://t.co/0rMsev471s
#NHLBruins head coach David Pastrnak called out his superstar winger David Pastrnak after the Bruins lost Game 6 2-1 to the #LeafsForever. More at @BOSHockeyNow: https://t.co/J0CP3Un0PH
Jim Montgomery on David Pastrnak: “Pasta needs to step up.”