Boston Bruins' head coach Jim Montgomery faced a tough decision on the starting goaltender for Game 2 on Monday against Toronto, ultimately choosing Linus Ullmark over Jeremy Swayman. Despite the decision being met with initial uncertainty, Ullmark's performance was commendable as he made 30 saves. However, the Bruins lost the game 3-2, with the series now tied at 1-1. Montgomery expressed concerns about the team's urgency in the game but confirmed Ullmark's solid performance, hinting that Swayman might start in Game 3 on Wednesday.
#NHLBruins head coach Jim Montgomery made the right call, sticking with the goalie rotation and starting Linus Ullmark in Game 2. More at @BOSHockeyNow: https://t.co/6hnWe81cfb
#NHLBruins fall 3-2; series tied 1-1. Montgomery felt the urgency wasn’t where it needed to be. Ullmark 30 saves; certainly wasn’t his fault as he made several huge saves. Would think Swayman in G3. Game 3 Wed in Toronto. @wbz
#NHLBruins fall 3-2; series tied 1-1. Montgomery felt the urgency wasn’t where it needed to be. Ullmark 30 saves; certainly wasn’t his fault as he made several huge saves. Would think Swayman in G3. Game 3 Sat in Toronto. @wbz
Jim Montgomery has no ‘second guesses’ over starting Linus Ullmark in Game 2 https://t.co/14eLnUN7Bc
Jim Montgomery on the choice to go with Ullmark in Game 2: "No second guesses. He was terrific. He made multiple big time saves. It's a strength of our team. He played really well. We only scored 2 goals."
Jim Montgomery on starting Linus Ullmark in net in Game 2: "No second guesses, he was terrific" https://t.co/c7iRSMq81J
Swayman or Ullmark in Game 2? #NHLBruins head coach Jim Montgomery has jokes -- but no answer for reporters https://t.co/qTak6C74wn https://t.co/ffO9TxTaj4
Jim Montgomery says basically no announcement when it comes to whether Swayman or Ullmark will get the start in net for Game Two Monday night. Adds Forbort is not an option for tonight - #NHLBruins @wbz https://t.co/eOyUXg5Ovv
Jim Montgomery says “they’re still contemplating…What’s the right way to go.” when it comes to whether Swayman or Ullmark will get the start in net for Game Two Monday night. #NHLBruins @wbz https://t.co/5oVM1Mt9N4
Jim Montgomery says the #bruins coaching staff is still "contemplating" what to do with the goaltending for Game 2. They've alternated starts between Swayman and Ullmark since late February.