In a surprising move during the Boston Bruins' third consecutive loss, head coach Jim Montgomery made an unexpected personnel decision on Monday evening. Montgomery opted to pull starting goaltender Jeremy Swayman after the Columbus Blue Jackets took a 2-0 lead less than six minutes into the second period.

This decision marked the first time this season that the Bruins changed goalies in the middle of a game. After the match, Montgomery addressed the media and revealed that Swayman had asked him why he was pulled. However, the coach did not provide an immediate answer, deciding to discuss the matter further with the young goaltender on Tuesday.

While Montgomery remained tight-lipped about his decision to Swayman, he did provide an explanation to reporters after the team's 5-2 loss. The coach stated that the goalie change was made in an effort to "slow the game down" and serve as a message to the team that they needed to "pick it up."

The Bruins, who have allowed five or more goals in their last three games, will now look to snap their ongoing funk as they return to home ice on Thursday night. They are scheduled to face off against the San Jose Sharks, with NESN's full coverage of the matchup starting at 6 p.m. ET.

It remains to be seen how the Bruins will respond to their recent struggles and if the goalie change will have a positive impact on the team. With the upcoming game at home, Boston aims to turn their fortunes around and regain their winning form.