The Ups and Downs Continue For This Boston Bruins Team

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The hosts react live to the Bruins' deflating overtime loss to the Blues, questioning the team's future.

The episode begins with immediate reaction to the Bruins' overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues, focusing on the team's inability to sustain effort after Trent Frederic's two-goal first period. The hosts analyze specific game stats, noting the Bruins were outshot 31-17 at home. They then review the previous week's games: a loss to Ottawa where the Bruins registered zero shots in the third period, a comeback win in St. Louis, and a 7-2 blowout loss to Dallas. Key injuries are discussed, including Hampus Lindholm being placed on IR and Mason Lohrei's call-up to replace him. A major segment is dedicated to criticizing the team's special teams, which rank last in power play percentage (11.3%) and 26th in penalty kill (75%). The hosts debate the job security of coach Jim Montgomery, with opinions varying on if he will be fired soon or if management will wait until the offseason. Sam delivers a pointed critique of the team's leadership core, including captain Brad Marchand, for failing to provide a spark. The episode also touches on recent roster moves involving prospects like Georgii Merkulov and John Farinacci, and looks ahead to upcoming games against Columbus and Utah. Listener questions are addressed, including speculation about potential front-office changes if Montgomery is fired.

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A live Bruins post-game that turns an overtime loss into a practical read on inconsistency.

The Black N' Gold Hockey Podcast uses a 3-2 overtime loss to the Blues as a clean way into the Bruins' wider inconsistency. The panel moves from Braden Shen's winner to the Dallas game, where Boston comes off as non-competitive almost immediately, then back to a third-period…

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You get the 3-2 overtime sting at TD Garden, then a blunt Bruins reset about another game that felt gone too early.

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