Jim Montgomery emphasized, "I felt we were getting there defensively - from the Carolina game to the Dallas game. I thought we were getting there with consistency. We lost it in Dallas and it was just not there today at all. ... You want to be good on both sides of the puck. Defensively, being good gives you the opportunity to win every night. Because we should be able to close that game out and win, 2-1, today."
Despite having secured five wins at TD Garden, the Bruins' overall effort has been disjointed, as stated by Montgomery: "Offensively, we haven't been there all year." This offensive deficiency has been a recurring theme as they continue to struggle in crucial moments of games.
The Bruins' coach pointed out their troubling trend: "Defensively, being good gives you the opportunity to win every night. But it has been a struggle this season, particularly with the defensive lapses in crucial games that have cost us points."
Montgomery lamented the third-period challenges the team continues to face, noting, "Our third-period woes have been well-documented this year, highlighted by our zero shots on goal in critical moments, which underscores our lack of offensive determination."
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