**Major Coaching Change for Boston Bruins: Montgomery Out, Sacco In**

In a significant move, the Boston Bruins have announced the dismissal of head coach Jim Montgomery. The decision, confirmed by General Manager Don Sweeney, comes just a day after the team cited the need for change due to unsatisfactory performance. The coaching responsibilities will now fall to Joe Sacco, who steps in as interim head coach.

Under Montgomery, the Bruins had a .715 winning percentage and were positioned at an 8-9-3 record during the transition. Despite the successes Montgomery achieved, including a connection with players over two-plus seasons and winning the 2022-23 Jack Adams Award, the team has failed to meet the high expectations set by the organization and the community.

Sweeney defended Montgomery's coaching abilities, emphasizing that the decision was not a reflection of his coaching skills or his relationship with the players. "Monty's a great coach. His communication skills are outstanding. For whatever reason, it wasn't translating to the results on the players' side of things," Sweeney commented.

Ultimately, the necessity for improved performance prompted the leadership change. The Bruins aim to rebound under Sacco's guidance, starting with their upcoming game against the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday night.

Fans can catch the Bruins' first game under new leadership with NESN's comprehensive coverage beginning at 6 p.m. ET.