Following the Boston Bruins' loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 5, head coach Jim Montgomery found himself facing criticism from frustrated Bruins fans. The loss has sparked heated reactions from fans who are questioning Montgomery's lineup decisions leading up to the game.
Many fans expressed confusion over Montgomery's lineup changes, particularly the decision to replace Kevin Shattenkirk with Matt Grzelcyk and Johnny Beecher with Brazeau, who had been sidelined due to injury for several weeks. Some fans felt that these changes disrupted the team's momentum, especially considering the Bruins were leading the series 3-1.