Joe Sacco is looking to move past the Bruins’ recent loss to the Rangers as they gear up to face the Vegas Golden Knights, led by head coach Bruce Cassidy—someone Sacco knows well from their time working together in Boston.
Speaking with media ahead of the Bruins-Golden Knights matchup, Sacco acknowledged the unique dynamic of facing Cassidy. “It’ll be fun. I’m looking forward to it. I had a really good relationship with Butch when he was here, and we worked together.” This will be Boston’s only NHL game with Vegas this month.
Sacco also made it clear that he respects Cassidy’s coaching ability. “He’s a real good all-around coach,” he said. However, he emphasized the urgency for the Bruins to secure a win. “We need the points more than they do, though.”
Regarding their positions, Cassidy has been the head coach of the Vegas team since 2022 and has a relatively secure position after winning the Stanley Cup in his first season. Meanwhile, Sacco has been working as the interim head coach since November, and his future with the Bruins has yet to be discussed or revealed.
Former head coach Bruce Cassidy of the Boston Bruins talks to his team in the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena on April 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
The Bruins’ Desperation
Sacco mentioned the need to win and earn points because the Boston Bruins are in a difficult situation, currently in the fourth position in the Wild Card standings. They need to remain firm and keep accumulating points, and they currently have 60. On the other hand, the Golden Knights have 70 points and are in the second position in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference.
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Upcoming Games for the Bruins
Fortunately for Sacco and the Bruins, the team will have the next three games at home, which could provide them with a considerable advantage. They will play against Anaheim (22nd), Toronto (25th), and finally against the Islanders (27th). After the games in February, they will open March with a game against the Penguins on the first day of the month.
