<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-sacco">Joe Sacco</a> 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 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> 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 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vegas-golde-knights">Vegas</a> 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.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="665" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250208_BUS_331019_GettyImages-1314414304-1024x665_8b03fae2.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=665" alt="Former head coach Bruce Cassidy of the Boston Bruins" class="wp-image-331057" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/02/08162714/GettyImages-1314414304-1024x665.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/02/08162714/GettyImages-1314414304-300x195.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/02/08162714/GettyImages-1314414304-768x499.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/02/08162714/GettyImages-1314414304-1536x997.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/02/08162714/GettyImages-1314414304-2048x1329.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>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)</figcaption></figure>



<h2>The Bruins’ Desperation</h2>



Sacco mentioned the need to win and earn points because the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-bruins">Boston Bruins</a> 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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<h2>Upcoming Games for the Bruins</h2>



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.

Joe Sacco opens up on facing Golden Knights’ Bruce Cassidy after their time together with Bruins

Joe Sacco opens up on facing Golden Knights' Bruce Cassidy after their time together with Bruins - Bolavip US

Joe Sacco opens up on facing Golden Knights' Bruce Cassidy

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The Boston Bruins find themselves embroiled in a dogfight in the Eastern Conference during the 2024-25 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season. Once sitting comfortably in the Atlantic Division, Boston is now in the jam-packed battle for the wildcard berths. As Boston searches for answers, former defenseman Zdeno Chara has joined the organization to help out interim coach Joe Sacco, Brad Marchand, and the rest of the team.



Zdeno Chara became synonymous with the Bruins’ gritty, hard-nosed playstyle. That same culture that led them to a Stanley Cup in 2011, and runner-up finishes in 2013 and 2019. During his time in Bean Town, no player wanted to mess with Chara, and therefore, no team would mess with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-bruins">Bruins</a>. At least not while the six-foot-nine Slovak was patrolling the ice.



Chara retired in 2022 after signing a one-day contract with the Bruins and has since expressed a desire to stay close to the organization, offering help in other ways as his physique had taken a toll over the course of his career. He now gets his chance to stay within the franchise, and hope to help his former teammate <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Marchand</a>, and interim coach Sacco find a way to climb out of their hole.



Chara is set to rejoin the organization as a front office consultant and a mentor to Boston’s players, per Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe. General Manager Don Sweeney issued the official statement regarding Chara’s addition to the staff.



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“The Boston Bruins are excited to be exploring the opportunity to welcome Zdeno Chara in an advisory role that supports our players and coaches,” Sweeney said in the statement. “We have had an open invitation and ongoing dialogue with Zdeno to return in some capacity whenever he felt it was right for both he and his family. 


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“While his schedule and role are still unfolding, we believe he can make a positive impact on the organization as a mentor to our players and advisor to our coaching staff.”



<h2>Turn the tide</h2>



While having Chara back in the building is exciting for Marchand and the rest of the players, many of whom played alongside him, the main focus remains on what’s happening on the ice.



The Bruins must flip the script after their humiliating 7-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, a game that left Marchand enraged as he sent a harsh message to the team.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250130_BUS_324777_Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-1024x576_b106a51c.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins prepares to take the ice prior to playing the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts." class="wp-image-309112" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins prepares to take the ice prior to playing the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.</figcaption></figure>



“We’re obviously desperate right now, and we can’t afford to have games like this where we’re not prepared,” Marchand stated, via The Hockey News. “We need every point, and they’re a better team than what their record shows.


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<h2>Sacco’s firm warning</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-sacco">Joe Sacco</a> wasn’t exempt from the embarrassing defeat, delivering a bold wake-up call to every player in the locker room.



“Just the way we managed the game tonight. I didn’t like the way we managed it,” Sacco admitted, per NESN. “You’re going to make mistakes in hockey that happen in the course of a game, but it’s how we respond right after those mistakes. I would say game management was the most disappointing thing here tonight.”

NHL News: Bruins icon Zdeno Chara returns to Boston to assist Joe Sacco, Brad Marchand, rest of the team

NHL News: Bruins icon Zdeno Chara returns to Boston to assist Joe Sacco, Brad Marchand, rest of the team - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-bruins">Boston Bruins</a> suffered a humilliating loss against the Buffalo Sabres by a whooping score of 7-2, a defeat that set them back in their pursuit for the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL 2024-25 season. The crushing misstep led captain Brad Marchand to issue a stern statement to interim head coach Joe Sacco and the rest of his teammates.



Boston cannot afford any more stumbles in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> standings. The Bruins are currently sitting in a wildcard spot, but far from being guaranteed in the postseason, the team is chased closely by the rest of the Eastern Conference.



The East is looking like a battlefield with almost every team still in contention for the playoffs. The Sabres are deadlast in the conference, and look almost out of the fight, however, they cannot be taken for granted and the Bruins learned that lesson the hard way as they were handed a morale-crushing loss during their visit to KeyBank Center.



After the awful defeat in the state of New York, Marchand was visibly frustrated and infuriated as he dropped a very strong message for his coach, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-sacco">Joe Sacco</a>, and the rest of the team.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250129_BUS_324344_Boston-Bruins-left-wing-Brad-Marchand-63-makes-his-way-to-the-locker-room-before-game-5-of-the-NHL-1024x576_6039293d.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) makes his way to the locker room before game 5 of the NHL, Eishockey Herren, USA Stanley Cup Finals between the St Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins held at TD Garden, in Boston, Mass." class="wp-image-291485" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/12132405/Boston-Bruins-left-wing-Brad-Marchand-63-makes-his-way-to-the-locker-room-before-game-5-of-the-NHL-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/12132405/Boston-Bruins-left-wing-Brad-Marchand-63-makes-his-way-to-the-locker-room-before-game-5-of-the-NHL-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/12132405/Boston-Bruins-left-wing-Brad-Marchand-63-makes-his-way-to-the-locker-room-before-game-5-of-the-NHL-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/12132405/Boston-Bruins-left-wing-Brad-Marchand-63-makes-his-way-to-the-locker-room-before-game-5-of-the-NHL-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/12132405/Boston-Bruins-left-wing-Brad-Marchand-63-makes-his-way-to-the-locker-room-before-game-5-of-the-NHL-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/12132405/Boston-Bruins-left-wing-Brad-Marchand-63-makes-his-way-to-the-locker-room-before-game-5-of-the-NHL-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/12132405/Boston-Bruins-left-wing-Brad-Marchand-63-makes-his-way-to-the-locker-room-before-game-5-of-the-NHL-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/12132405/Boston-Bruins-left-wing-Brad-Marchand-63-makes-his-way-to-the-locker-room-before-game-5-of-the-NHL.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) makes his way to the locker room before game 5 of the NHL, Eishockey Herren, USA Stanley Cup Finals between the St Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins held at TD Garden, in Boston, Mass. </figcaption></figure>



“Yeah, we’re obviously desperate right now, and we can’t afford to have games like this where we’re not prepared,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Marchand</a> stated, via The Hockey News. “We need every point, and they’re a better team than what their record shows.”


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<h2>Underestimated</h2>



Boston entered the game against Buffalo riding a two-game win streak, but that wave of momentum may have come back to bite them. The Bruins looked off their game, and the Sabres made them pay.



“You can’t take that team lightly,” Marchand said about Buffalo. “They’re extremely skilled and [have] some of the most talented players in the league. So, you need to come prepared to play and ready to compete harder than that. They got a couple of saves at the right time where it could have been a little different game, but we still didn’t push hard enough.”



<h2>Sacco’s statement</h2>



Joe Sacco’s Bruins have been marked by inconsistency lately, and their spot in the playoffs, which seemed to be locked up a couple of weeks ago is now in jeopardy. Boston must put together consecutive wins in order to escape the jam-packed dispute for the wildcard berths in the East.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250129_BUS_324344_Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-1024x576_e273c4b5.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins prepares to take the ice prior to playing the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts." class="wp-image-309112" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins prepares to take the ice prior to playing the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.</figcaption></figure>



“Just the way we managed the game tonight. I didn’t like the way we managed it,” Sacco admitted, per NESN. “You’re going to make mistakes in hockey that happen in the course of a game, but it’s how we respond right after those mistakes. I would say game management was the most disappointing thing here tonight.”

NHL News: Brad Marchand sends harsh reminder to Bruins coach Joe Sacco, teammates after ugly loss

NHL News: Brad Marchand sends harsh reminder to Bruins coach Joe Sacco, teammates after ugly loss - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-bruins">Boston Bruins</a> dropped a huge game against the New Jersey Devils in awful fashion, losing by a lopsided score of 5-1. After the Bruins squandered a great opportunity to get back in an NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs spot, forward Morgan Geekie delivered a very sincere confession, making something clear to captain Brad Marchand and interim coach Joe Sacco.



The Bruins cannot find their footing as they embark on a grueling competition for the wildcard berths in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>‘s Eastern Conference. Once looking like a juggernaut, Boston now seems fragile, and the Devils made sure to expose all their weaknesses during their 5-1 blowout victory.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-sacco">Joe Sacco</a> had found quick success upon being appointed interim head coach for the Bs, but his team has now hit a wall, and they haven’t figured a way out, yet. Boston has lost seven of its last ten games, including a five-game losing streak over that stretch.



The Devils, who had lost four games in a row prior to facing the Bruins, made lightwork of the away team and handed them a whooping defeat. After the game, first-liner Morgan Geekie made his frustration clear with a bold statement aimed at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Marchand</a>, Sacco, and frankly everybody in the locker room.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250123_BUS_319897_Boston-Bruins-left-wing-Brad-Marchand-63-looks-on-during-the-game-between-The-New-York-Rangers-and-1024x576_99a6ab2d.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) looks on during the game between The New York Rangers and The Boston Bruins at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York." class="wp-image-290765" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/11121940/Boston-Bruins-left-wing-Brad-Marchand-63-looks-on-during-the-game-between-The-New-York-Rangers-and-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/11121940/Boston-Bruins-left-wing-Brad-Marchand-63-looks-on-during-the-game-between-The-New-York-Rangers-and-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/11121940/Boston-Bruins-left-wing-Brad-Marchand-63-looks-on-during-the-game-between-The-New-York-Rangers-and-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/11121940/Boston-Bruins-left-wing-Brad-Marchand-63-looks-on-during-the-game-between-The-New-York-Rangers-and-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/11121940/Boston-Bruins-left-wing-Brad-Marchand-63-looks-on-during-the-game-between-The-New-York-Rangers-and-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/11121940/Boston-Bruins-left-wing-Brad-Marchand-63-looks-on-during-the-game-between-The-New-York-Rangers-and-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/11121940/Boston-Bruins-left-wing-Brad-Marchand-63-looks-on-during-the-game-between-The-New-York-Rangers-and-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/11121940/Boston-Bruins-left-wing-Brad-Marchand-63-looks-on-during-the-game-between-The-New-York-Rangers-and.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) looks on during the game between The New York Rangers and The Boston Bruins at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York.</figcaption></figure>



“We’re trying to find an answer in here and what we’re doing’s not good enough,” Morgan Geekie said postgame, via NESN. “We know it. It’s embarrassing, frankly, letting these games slip away from us. There’s not many of these left. We know the position we’re in and what it’s going to take to climb out of it. Just try to get back on the horse tomorrow.”


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Geekie opened the scoring, giving Boston a 1-0 lead in the first period, but that was the extent of the Bruins’ jubilation at “The Rock,” as they allowed five unanswered goals, enroute to a humilliating stay in New Jersey.



<h2>Sacco voices honest assessment</h2>



Boston allowed three power play goals to New Jersey, who poses one of the best man-advantages in the NHL. The Bruins played an undisciplined game, committing seven penalties. Those turned pivotal as Boston’s PK, which ranks in the bottom-10 of the league, failed to keep up with the league’s second best PP.



“You don’t want to give them that many opportunities,” Joe Sacco told NESN. “You want to do your best to stay out. We got out-special teamed tonight. That was part of the difference in the game. That wasn’t the whole thing. I thought we had a good start to the game.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250123_BUS_319897_Boston-Bruins-interim-head-coach-Joe-Sacco-smiles-at-his-news-conference-following-their-1-0-win-ove-1024x576_07312293.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Boston Bruins interim head coach Joe Sacco smiles at his news conference following their 1-0 win over the Utah Hockey Club at TD Garden on November 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts." class="wp-image-317083" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/19124922/Boston-Bruins-interim-head-coach-Joe-Sacco-smiles-at-his-news-conference-following-their-1-0-win-ove-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/19124922/Boston-Bruins-interim-head-coach-Joe-Sacco-smiles-at-his-news-conference-following-their-1-0-win-ove-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/19124922/Boston-Bruins-interim-head-coach-Joe-Sacco-smiles-at-his-news-conference-following-their-1-0-win-ove-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/19124922/Boston-Bruins-interim-head-coach-Joe-Sacco-smiles-at-his-news-conference-following-their-1-0-win-ove-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/19124922/Boston-Bruins-interim-head-coach-Joe-Sacco-smiles-at-his-news-conference-following-their-1-0-win-ove-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/19124922/Boston-Bruins-interim-head-coach-Joe-Sacco-smiles-at-his-news-conference-following-their-1-0-win-ove-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/19124922/Boston-Bruins-interim-head-coach-Joe-Sacco-smiles-at-his-news-conference-following-their-1-0-win-ove-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/19124922/Boston-Bruins-interim-head-coach-Joe-Sacco-smiles-at-his-news-conference-following-their-1-0-win-ove.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Boston Bruins interim head coach Joe Sacco smiles at his news conference following their 1-0 win over the Utah Hockey Club at TD Garden on November 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. </figcaption></figure>



<h2>Back-to-back</h2>



The Bruins must turn the page immediately, as they will host the Ottawa Senators in the second half of their back-to-back action. The last time the two sides met, the Sens pulled off a miraculous late-comeback to defeat the Bruins 6-5, tying the game with 12 seconds left and prevailing in a shootout.


 

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“We have an opportunity to do it tomorrow night,” Charlie Coyle firmly said. “Play a better game.”

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-bruins">Boston Bruins</a> defeated the San Jose Sharks in a must-win matchup for their NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs aspirations. It wasn’t the Bruins cleanest game, but a win is a win. After the game, forward Charlie Coyle delivered an honest statement to interim coach Joe Sacco about one key young player on the roster, who has thrived since joining Coyle and Brad Marchand’s line.



Matthew Poitras was called up from the AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins, just a week ago, but he’s made an immediate impact on the lineup, seamlessly carrying over the great form he displayed in the minors in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>.



The 20-year-old center was placed on the second line alongside captain <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Brad Marchand</a> and Charlie Coyle, and he has been nothing short of exceptional. In the 6-3 win over the Sharks, Poitras recorded two primary assists—both setting up Coyle’s goals—as the team overcame a 3-2 deficit.



After the game, Coyle delivered a very powerful message about the 2022 54th overall selection, making something clear to interim coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-sacco">Joe Sacco</a> about the rare talent in the 20-year-old.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250123_BUS_319548_Charlie-Coyle-13-of-the-Boston-Bruins-flies-through-the-air-in-front-of-the-goal-defended-by-Jason-1024x576_fd7d167d.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-319556" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/22173950/Charlie-Coyle-13-of-the-Boston-Bruins-flies-through-the-air-in-front-of-the-goal-defended-by-Jason-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/22173950/Charlie-Coyle-13-of-the-Boston-Bruins-flies-through-the-air-in-front-of-the-goal-defended-by-Jason-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/22173950/Charlie-Coyle-13-of-the-Boston-Bruins-flies-through-the-air-in-front-of-the-goal-defended-by-Jason-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/22173950/Charlie-Coyle-13-of-the-Boston-Bruins-flies-through-the-air-in-front-of-the-goal-defended-by-Jason-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/22173950/Charlie-Coyle-13-of-the-Boston-Bruins-flies-through-the-air-in-front-of-the-goal-defended-by-Jason-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/22173950/Charlie-Coyle-13-of-the-Boston-Bruins-flies-through-the-air-in-front-of-the-goal-defended-by-Jason-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/22173950/Charlie-Coyle-13-of-the-Boston-Bruins-flies-through-the-air-in-front-of-the-goal-defended-by-Jason-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/22173950/Charlie-Coyle-13-of-the-Boston-Bruins-flies-through-the-air-in-front-of-the-goal-defended-by-Jason.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Charlie Coyle #13 of the Boston Bruins flies through the air in front of the goal defended by Jason Zucker #17 of the Buffalo Sabres during the third period at TD Garden on December 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins defeat the Sabres 3-1.</figcaption></figure>



“We know [Poitras] is a great player. He’s still so young and finding his way, and every little bit he’s up here, you gain experience, and you can slowly see him just getting better and better and confident,” Charlie Coyle stated, via Boston.com. “It’s a hard thing to do as a young guy to come in, especially playing with a couple of older guys, and it can be overwhelming. But you don’t really sense it from him.


 

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“He’s a guy who’s quietly confident in a good way. And he’s skilled, he can hang on to the puck, and he sees the plays. He’s very smart, and he works at it, too.”



<h2>The next generation</h2>



While Boston remains at a crossroads, lingering in the eternal debate of whether to rebuild or ride it out until the wheels come off, the organization is confident in the talented players ready to step into the spotlight.



24-year-old, sophomore Mason Lohrei has been also been making a name for himself. Due to Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy’s absences, Lohrei played a season-high 23:26 minutes against San Jose, registering an assist.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250123_BUS_319548_Boston-Bruins-center-Brad-Marchand-63-skates-during-the-Stanley-Cup-Playoffs-Second-Round-game-4-b-1024x576_cce0d8af.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Boston Bruins center Brad Marchand (63) skates during the Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round game 4 between the Boston Bruins and the New York Islanders on June 5, 2021 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, NY." class="wp-image-282370" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Boston-Bruins-center-Brad-Marchand-63-skates-during-the-Stanley-Cup-Playoffs-Second-Round-game-4-b-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Boston-Bruins-center-Brad-Marchand-63-skates-during-the-Stanley-Cup-Playoffs-Second-Round-game-4-b-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Boston-Bruins-center-Brad-Marchand-63-skates-during-the-Stanley-Cup-Playoffs-Second-Round-game-4-b-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Boston-Bruins-center-Brad-Marchand-63-skates-during-the-Stanley-Cup-Playoffs-Second-Round-game-4-b-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Boston-Bruins-center-Brad-Marchand-63-skates-during-the-Stanley-Cup-Playoffs-Second-Round-game-4-b-740x416.jpg 740w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Boston-Bruins-center-Brad-Marchand-63-skates-during-the-Stanley-Cup-Playoffs-Second-Round-game-4-b-490x275.jpg 490w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Boston-Bruins-center-Brad-Marchand-63-skates-during-the-Stanley-Cup-Playoffs-Second-Round-game-4-b-250x140.jpg 250w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Boston-Bruins-center-Brad-Marchand-63-skates-during-the-Stanley-Cup-Playoffs-Second-Round-game-4-b.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Boston Bruins center Brad Marchand (63) skates during the Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round game 4 between the Boston Bruins and the New York Islanders on June 5, 2021 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. </figcaption></figure>



“I thought it was a good game by Mason [Lohrei],” Joe Sacco said, per Boston.com. “He was more direct tonight. I don’t think that he tried plays sometimes that aren’t there — forcing the issue at times. So usually, the more minutes you play, the better you play during the game.”



<h2>Swayman’s message to Sacco</h2>



Although Joonas Korpisalo manned the crease against San Jose, after five straight starts for Jeremy Swayman, the latter issued a bold message to Sacco, making his mindset clear: he’s the starter, and the Bruins’ net is his to lose.


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“I always wanted to be that goalie. I always wanted to be on the ice,” Swayman said during an interview, via NHL.com. “No one was going to beat me.”

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The Boston Bruins defeated the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>‘s bottom-feeders, San Jose Sharks 6-3, although the final scoreline doesn’t reflect how close the game truly was for the B’s. Boston found itself in a back-and-forth tug-of-war with San Jose before finally pulling away late in the final frame, thanks to two empty-net goals. After the win, Joe Sacco delivered a powerful reminder to Brad Marchand and the rest of the Bruins about the importance of supporting leading goal-scorer David Pastrnak.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-bruins">Bruins</a> proved they can hold on to a close lead late in the game as they held off the Sharks during their 6-3 triumph on Monday’s noon. After a frustrating defeat to the Ottawa Senators, Boston got back in the win column, and will look to extend its point streak to five games when they take on the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night.



However, Sacco is not satisfied with only star David Pastrnak contributing the goals for the team, and as Charlie Coyle scored a brace during the win over San Jose, Boston’s interim coach sent <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Marchand</a> and the rest of the players a powerful wake up call.



“We need secondary scoring,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-sacco">Sacco</a> stated, per NHL.com. “We need other guys to chip in when they can, and it’s important. ‘Pasta’ is always going to get his looks, and sometimes he’s going to get shut down, but it’s good for our whole mindset of our group that we get some other guys on the scoreboard. 



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“They want to produce, they want to help the team. It’s important for our team moving forward. We have to have balance in our lineup scoring.”


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<h2>Pasta, better served hot</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/david-pastrnak">David Pastrnak</a> is on a tear right now in the NHL, registering a four-game point streak and tallying 11 points over that stretch. The Czech forward continues to do it all—and then some—for Sacco’s lineup night in and night out.



Throughout the season, Pastrnak leads Boston in goals, assists, and points with a remarkable amount of 22 goals, 31 assists, and 53 points in 48 games played.



<h2>Korpisalo back in net</h2>



Joonas Korpisalo manned the crease for the Bruins against the Sharks. It was his first start since January 5th matchup with the New York Islanders. Boston made the task a bit easier for Korpisalo, as opposed to Jeremy Swayman who had faced over 40 shots on goal in consecutive outings.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250121_BUS_318512_Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-speaks-with-the-media-during-2017-NHL-All-Star-Media-Day-as-p-1024x576_72cc71ea.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins speaks with the media during 2017 NHL All-Star Media Day as part of the 2017 NHL All-Star Weekend at the JW Marriott on January 28, 2017 in Los Angeles, California." class="wp-image-313569" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184409/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-speaks-with-the-media-during-2017-NHL-All-Star-Media-Day-as-p-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184409/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-speaks-with-the-media-during-2017-NHL-All-Star-Media-Day-as-p-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184409/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-speaks-with-the-media-during-2017-NHL-All-Star-Media-Day-as-p-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184409/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-speaks-with-the-media-during-2017-NHL-All-Star-Media-Day-as-p-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184409/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-speaks-with-the-media-during-2017-NHL-All-Star-Media-Day-as-p-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184409/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-speaks-with-the-media-during-2017-NHL-All-Star-Media-Day-as-p-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184409/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-speaks-with-the-media-during-2017-NHL-All-Star-Media-Day-as-p-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184409/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-speaks-with-the-media-during-2017-NHL-All-Star-Media-Day-as-p.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins speaks with the media during 2017 NHL All-Star Media Day as part of the 2017 NHL All-Star Weekend at the JW Marriott on January 28, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. </figcaption></figure>



After the game, in which Korpisalo registered 25 saves, Sacco had high praise for the backup goaltender in Beantown.


 

 

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“He made some huge saves in the third period,” Sacco said of Korpisalo. “He kept us in the game. He has not played in a while, so in fairness, you’re trying to find your timing, you find you’re fighting pucks through traffic, and it’s not the same as in practice. I really credit him for his perseverance today. He dug in there, especially at the end and kept us in the game and allowed us to come back in the third period.”

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The Boston Bruins suffered a heartbreaking loss against Atlantic Division opponent, the Ottawa Senators, and it could put in jeopardy their spot in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> Stanley Cup Playoffs. As the Bs watched their lead slip away in the dying seconds, and subsequently lost in a shootout, captain Brad Marchand didn’t step onto the ice, because of a coaching decision from Joe Sacco. While many were left flabbergasted by the move, Marchand issued a very honest statement.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-bruins">Boston</a> is walking a tightrope, constantly at risk of falling and missing out in the NHL’s postseason. A team that once seemed like a lock for the Stanley Cup Playoffs is now mired in a dogfight for the final spots in the Eastern Conference.



The Bruins squandered a 5-3 lead late against the Senators, and ultimately lost in a shootout. The loss may have catastrophic consequences for Boston, as they fell out of a wildcard spot, and were surpassed by Ottawa. 



Moreover, many eyebrows were raised in the locker room as interim coach Joe Sacco decided to leave captain <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Brad Marchand</a> off the rink during 3-on-3 overtime, and neither was Marchand called up for a shootout attempt.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250120_BUS_317456_Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-poses-for-a-portrait-during-the-2018-NHL-All-Star-at-Amalie-A-1024x576_268f5f09.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins poses for a portrait during the 2018 NHL All-Star at Amalie Arena on January 27, 2018 in Tampa, Florida." class="wp-image-313566" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184133/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-poses-for-a-portrait-during-the-2018-NHL-All-Star-at-Amalie-A-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184133/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-poses-for-a-portrait-during-the-2018-NHL-All-Star-at-Amalie-A-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184133/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-poses-for-a-portrait-during-the-2018-NHL-All-Star-at-Amalie-A-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184133/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-poses-for-a-portrait-during-the-2018-NHL-All-Star-at-Amalie-A-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184133/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-poses-for-a-portrait-during-the-2018-NHL-All-Star-at-Amalie-A-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184133/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-poses-for-a-portrait-during-the-2018-NHL-All-Star-at-Amalie-A-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184133/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-poses-for-a-portrait-during-the-2018-NHL-All-Star-at-Amalie-A-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184133/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-poses-for-a-portrait-during-the-2018-NHL-All-Star-at-Amalie-A.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins poses for a portrait during the 2018 NHL All-Star at Amalie Arena on January 27, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. </figcaption></figure>



While many argued against Sacco’s decision, Marchand himself voiced a very sincere admission, and stood by his coach’s call. “He’s going to make decisions based on how he feels each guy is playing each night. I get it. Next time, I need to do better,” Marchand stated, via Boston Hockey Now.


 

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<h2>Marchand’s addresses his performance</h2>



Boston’s second-leading scorer, Marchand, was held off the scoresheet during the Bruins’ visit to the Canadian Tire Centre. As <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-sacco">Sacco</a>‘s Bs lost their seventh game in their last ten games, the captain had a lackluster showing, one that he’d like back.



“My details weren’t good enough,” Marchand admitted. “In a game like that they have to be spot-on. Obviously, overtime is a big opportunity and you gotta earn that right. It’s part of the game.”



<h2>Pastrnak sends bold warning to the team</h2>



The Bruins have allowed 40+ shots on goal in each of their last three outings. While they managed to put together vital wins in the previous games, the defensive liabilities came back to bite them during their matchup with the Senators.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250120_BUS_317456_Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-1024x576_b09c79f6.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins prepares to take the ice prior to playing the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts." class="wp-image-309112" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins prepares to take the ice prior to playing the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.</figcaption></figure>



After the game, star David Pastrnak sent a very harsh wake up call to his teammates, including Marchand and interim coach Sacco.


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“Honestly, we didn’t deserve to win. We were up two goals,” Pastrnak stated postgame, via NHL.com. “We have to protect our house; we’re relying on the goalie too much. There are games where they have 40 shots, but they’re not very high-end chances, but like I said, the last couple of games it’s too many shots from inside the house. Protect the slot and block more shots.”



Boston must bounce back as they host the San Jose Sharks at TD Garden. Facing one of the NHL’s bottom feeders, the Bruins need to prove they are on a higher level and secure two crucial points to stay in the playoff hunt.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-bruins">Boston Bruins</a> squandered a two-goal lead late against the Ottawa Senators, dropping a crucial game with significant implications for their NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs race. After the 6-5 shootout loss during their visit to Canada’s capital city, David Pastrnak dropped a harsh statement to the main leaders, captain Brad Marchand and interim coach Joe Sacco, as well as to the rest of the team.



The Bruins failed to capitalize on a prime opportunity against a direct division rival. After consecutive wins, Boston entered Ottawa aiming for a third straight victory, and with just minutes left, it seemed they were on track. However, they allowed a late equalizer in the dying seconds and ultimately lost in the shootout.



Joe Sacco’s team didn’t look too different than they did during their prior two wins. They allowed too many shots on goal, and were saved time and again by goaltender Jeremy Swayman who faced 44 shots. It was the team’s third consecutive outing allowing 40+ shots on net, and though they escaped with wins before, they couldn’t survive the Senators’ late surge, losing a pivotal game in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>‘s postseason race.



Ottawa forward Tim Stützle scored the lone goal in the shootout round, and secured the two points for the Senators. Pastrnak notched three points during the game, but was blanked on his shootout attempt. After the loss, the Czech forward made something clear to his teammates, including captain <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Marchand</a>, and the coaching staff.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250119_BUS_317075_David-Pastrnak-88-of-the-Boston-Bruins-warms-up-prior-to-playing-against-the-Toronto-Maple-Leafs-in-1024x576_aa375092.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="David Pastrnak #88 of the Boston Bruins warms up prior to playing against the Toronto Maple Leafs in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on March 4, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada." class="wp-image-254344" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/David-Pastrnak-88-of-the-Boston-Bruins-warms-up-prior-to-playing-against-the-Toronto-Maple-Leafs-in-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/David-Pastrnak-88-of-the-Boston-Bruins-warms-up-prior-to-playing-against-the-Toronto-Maple-Leafs-in-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/David-Pastrnak-88-of-the-Boston-Bruins-warms-up-prior-to-playing-against-the-Toronto-Maple-Leafs-in-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/David-Pastrnak-88-of-the-Boston-Bruins-warms-up-prior-to-playing-against-the-Toronto-Maple-Leafs-in-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/David-Pastrnak-88-of-the-Boston-Bruins-warms-up-prior-to-playing-against-the-Toronto-Maple-Leafs-in-740x416.jpg 740w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/David-Pastrnak-88-of-the-Boston-Bruins-warms-up-prior-to-playing-against-the-Toronto-Maple-Leafs-in-490x275.jpg 490w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/David-Pastrnak-88-of-the-Boston-Bruins-warms-up-prior-to-playing-against-the-Toronto-Maple-Leafs-in-250x140.jpg 250w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/David-Pastrnak-88-of-the-Boston-Bruins-warms-up-prior-to-playing-against-the-Toronto-Maple-Leafs-in.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>David Pastrnak #88 of the Boston Bruins warms up prior to playing against the Toronto Maple Leafs in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on March 4, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.</figcaption></figure>



“Honestly, we didn’t deserve to win. We were up two goals,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/david-pastrnak">Pastrnak</a> stated postgame, via NHL.com. “We have to protect our house; we’re relying on the goalie too much. There are games where they have 40 shots, but they’re not very high-end chances, but like I said, the last couple of games it’s too many shots from inside the house. Protect the slot and block more shots.”


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<h2>Joe Sacco makes firm statement</h2>



Although the Bruins left with one point after their fast-paced clash with the Sens, it feels too little a reward for what seemed like a sure win. Boston couldn’t put the game away as Ottawa emptied their net, and Josh Norris scored with twelve seconds remaining on the scoreboard. 



The team in Beantown will have to take a hard look in the mirror and evaluate what their true expectations are. Interim coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-sacco">Sacco</a> had few words after the shocking result and appeared flabbergasted as he spoke with the media afterward.



“We didn’t execute well enough under their pressure when they had 6-on-5,” Boston coach Joe Sacco said. “We just have to be better defending that lead when it’s 6-on-5. I don’t know, really, what else to say. We can’t give up slot chances like that. Give them credit, they were hungry, but we have to do a better job.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250119_BUS_317075_Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-looks-on-during-the-first-period-of-the-game-against-the-Calg-1024x576_6eee6a48.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins looks on during the first period of the game against the Calgary Flames at TD Garden on February 25, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts." class="wp-image-288853" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/08140815/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-looks-on-during-the-first-period-of-the-game-against-the-Calg-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/08140815/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-looks-on-during-the-first-period-of-the-game-against-the-Calg-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/08140815/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-looks-on-during-the-first-period-of-the-game-against-the-Calg-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/08140815/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-looks-on-during-the-first-period-of-the-game-against-the-Calg-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/08140815/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-looks-on-during-the-first-period-of-the-game-against-the-Calg-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/08140815/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-looks-on-during-the-first-period-of-the-game-against-the-Calg-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/08140815/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-looks-on-during-the-first-period-of-the-game-against-the-Calg-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/08140815/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-looks-on-during-the-first-period-of-the-game-against-the-Calg.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins looks on during the first period of the game against the Calgary Flames at TD Garden on February 25, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Credited Swayman</h2>



Swayman has manned the crease for the Bruins in their last five games, he will certainly need to catch his breath after his teammates have asked him to play superhero-like in such short time. 


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However, Swayman has been phenomenal, and Sacco credited him, though it’s clear words aren’t enough when a goalie stops almost 40 shots, but has nothing to show for it.



“[Swayman] was in there tonight and he gave us a chance to win again,” Sacco said. “All you can ask from your goaltender, and he did it again. We have to cut down on certain scoring opportunities to help him out.”



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<h3>Marchand’s late absence</h3>



Shockingly, the captain and the team’s second-leading scorer didn’t step onto the ice during overtime, nor was his number called during the shootout. It wasn’t Marchand’s best game by any means, as he was left off the scoresheet, but it’s still a surprising decision to have him ride the bench in crunch time.


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According to NESN, Joe Sacco told reporters in Ottawa that Marchand wasn’t hurt; instead, it was a coach’s decision.

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The Boston Bruins are on a positive streak and looking to maintain that level of play in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season after winning two straight games. Captain <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Brad Marchand</a> knows this is a key moment in the current campaign and sent a challenging message to the rest of his teammates, including interim coach Joe Sacco.



The last two wins over the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning ended a disappointing run of just one win in eight games and snapped a six-game losing streak. The middle of the season is a time for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-bruins">Bruins</a> to prove if they have what it takes to contend for the big things this year.



Amid rumors of a roster shakeup and low expectations for the team’s offseason additions, Marchand raised his voice to make it clear that Boston has plenty of room for improvement, especially considering that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-sacco">Sacco</a>‘s team is a respectable fourth in the Atlantic Division.



<h2>Marchand’s warning to coach Sacco and the rest of the Bruins</h2>



“There are very high expectations in this organization. We’re expected to perform and do our job and compete every year for a Cup. And if we’re not going to do that, then changes are going to be made so the team does compete for a Cup,” Marchand warned to Sacco and rest of his teammates, according to NESN.com. His words are strong: if there are defeats, there will be changes.



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“We’re aware of the situation we’re in. We understand the roads that are in front of us and where they lead. We understand we haven’t performed the way we’ve needed to, and there are consequences that come with that,” Marchand sentenced.


 

 

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<h2>Marchand also gave his opinion on the trade deadline</h2>



March is the deadline for trades to strengthen the roster, but Marchand wants to prevent the Bruins from speculating at that time. “We are not in a terrible situation. Our biggest thing is we can’t look ahead. There’s too much that can happen between now and (the deadline). We have to take it day by day and put a good stretch together. You look at some teams in the past that have been in positions similar to ours, and they’ve gone to Finals and won Cups,” he said.

NHL News: Bruins star Brad Marchand sends strong midseason warning to coach Joe Sacco, rest of team

NHL News: Brad Marchand key teammate issues heartfelt statement to Joe Sacco after Bruins&#039; call up

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The Boston Bruins finally snapped their losing streak, which had dropped them into a wildcard spot in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> standings. After six consecutive losses, the Bruins, led by captain Brad Marchand, defeated the Florida Panthers to end their skid. However, the team is far from complacent, as interim coach Joe Sacco has made a pivotal decision: calling up a top prospect from their AHL affiliate to the starting lineup.



Although securing a win was vital for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-bruins">Bruins</a> to end their burden, Sacco and the players are well aware they got away with a wild game that could’ve easily ended in defeat. However, a win is a win, and the Bruins would gladly do it all over again if it ends with the two points in their back pocket.



Regardless, some changes and tweaks are needed on the lineup. And <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-sacco">Sacco</a> believes that, as he has called up second-year sensation Matthew Poitras from the AHL affilitate Providence Bruins. 



After making his return to the lineup and his first practice with the first team since being slid down on November, Poitras made a very powerful statement, making something clear to Sacco, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Marchand</a>, and the rest of his teammates.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250115_BUS_313556_Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-poses-for-a-portrait-during-the-2018-NHL-All-Star-at-Amalie-A-1024x576_48d67157.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins poses for a portrait during the 2018 NHL All-Star at Amalie Arena on January 27, 2018 in Tampa, Florida." class="wp-image-313566" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184133/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-poses-for-a-portrait-during-the-2018-NHL-All-Star-at-Amalie-A-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184133/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-poses-for-a-portrait-during-the-2018-NHL-All-Star-at-Amalie-A-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184133/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-poses-for-a-portrait-during-the-2018-NHL-All-Star-at-Amalie-A-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184133/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-poses-for-a-portrait-during-the-2018-NHL-All-Star-at-Amalie-A-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184133/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-poses-for-a-portrait-during-the-2018-NHL-All-Star-at-Amalie-A-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184133/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-poses-for-a-portrait-during-the-2018-NHL-All-Star-at-Amalie-A-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184133/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-poses-for-a-portrait-during-the-2018-NHL-All-Star-at-Amalie-A-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14184133/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-poses-for-a-portrait-during-the-2018-NHL-All-Star-at-Amalie-A.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins poses for a portrait during the 2018 NHL All-Star at Amalie Arena on January 27, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. </figcaption></figure>



“I just feel better overall being on the ice. I kind of just found the love for the game again,” Poitras confessed about his time with the Providence Bruins, via @NHLBruins on X. “Just got on the ice a lot more, more practices, more reps, just got that confidence back…just go out there, have fun, work hard, and let the rest of the stuff take care of itself…I thought it was very beneficial to me.”


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<h2>Poitras’ numbers</h2>



Since being drafted by the Bruins in the 2022 NHL entry Draft with the 54th overall selection, Poitras has been a very exciting prospect in Boston’s pool. He made his professional debut on the Bruins 2023-24 season opener, and he registered his first point in that game, as well.



Poitras has played 47 games with the Bruins, recording 6 goals and 13 assists for 19 points and 0 plus/minus. Prior to being sent to the AHL, Poitras appeared in 14 games this season and scored once, while tallying three assists.



<h2>Marchand makes honest comment on win over Florida</h2>



While Marchand expressed joy over the hard-fought win against the Panthers, the Bruins captain also acknowledged the issues that still need to be addressed. After the game, Marchand delivered a candid message, seemingly directed at interim coach Joe Sacco.


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“It’s a one-off. You don’t ever want to look at that and say that ‘We’re back’ type deal,” Brad Marchand admitted, via The Boston Herald. “We faced some adversity in that game that we got through. But it doesn’t mean that everything’s going to be right moving forward. It’s always about building. It’s great to get back in the win column. But there are still areas to improve.”

NHL News: Brad Marchand key teammate issues heartfelt statement to Joe Sacco after Bruins' call up

NHL News: Brad Marchand key teammate issues heartfelt statement to Joe Sacco after Bruins' call up - Bolavip US

It’s all about getting one. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-bruins">Boston Bruins</a> were on a losing slump, just needing one win to change the tune amid a tight race for the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. After dropping six consecutive games, the Bruins finally caught a break after defeating the Florida Panthers 4-3 in overtime. However, team captain Brad Marchand is far from content and has sent interim coach Joe Sacco a wake-up call.



The Bruins haven’t been themselves lately. Captain <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Marchand</a> has been outspoken about the team’s shortcomings, often commenting that the game plan has strayed from their defensive-minded approach, which had worked wonders for them.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>‘s Eastern Conference is shaping up to be a battlefield, and the Bruins have let their head start slip away. Once perched atop the standings with a commanding vantage point, Boston now finds itself back in the wildcard conversation. With far too many teams in the mix, the Bruins have little reason to feel secure.



The win over the Panthers was huge for the Bruins, though they barely escaped with two points. Goalie Jeremy Swayman kept Boston in the game all night long, stopping 40 shots, while the Bruins shot less than 20 times at Sergei Bobrovsky. It’s a win, nevertheless, and Boston is very happy to secure it, but Marchand voiced a strong message, alerting interim coach Joe Sacco not to get complacent.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250113_BUS_312552_Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-looks-on-during-the-first-period-against-the-Seattle-Kraken-a-1024x576_2d00547f.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins looks on during the first period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on February 26, 2024 in Seattle, Washington." class="wp-image-277638" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-looks-on-during-the-first-period-against-the-Seattle-Kraken-a-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-looks-on-during-the-first-period-against-the-Seattle-Kraken-a-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-looks-on-during-the-first-period-against-the-Seattle-Kraken-a-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-looks-on-during-the-first-period-against-the-Seattle-Kraken-a-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-looks-on-during-the-first-period-against-the-Seattle-Kraken-a-740x416.jpg 740w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-looks-on-during-the-first-period-against-the-Seattle-Kraken-a-490x275.jpg 490w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-looks-on-during-the-first-period-against-the-Seattle-Kraken-a-250x140.jpg 250w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-looks-on-during-the-first-period-against-the-Seattle-Kraken-a.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins looks on during the first period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on February 26, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.</figcaption></figure>



“It’s a one-off. You don’t ever want to look at that and say that ‘We’re back’ type deal,” Brad Marchand admitted, via The Boston Herald. “We faced some adversity in that game that we got through. But it doesn’t mean that everything’s going to be right moving forward. It’s always about building. 


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“You never want to get too high or too low. One game isn’t going to change the season, one way or another. It was a great win for our group. It’s great to get back in the win column. But there are still areas to improve. We didn’t have a great game but ultimately wins are what matters. Sometimes you lose those games that you deserved to win.”



<h2>Sacco’s postgame statement</h2>



Marchand and Sacco’s comments share some similarities and common themes. While Sacco expressed satisfaction with the win, the way the game played out raised doubts about the team, as they were outplayed. Still, a win is a win, and after losing six in a row, the Bruins will gladly take victories any way they come.



“[Swayman] was the difference in the game,” Boston interim coach Joe Sacco said postgame, via NHL.com. “The goalie played very well and that’s what you need sometimes when you are going through the situation we are. We had outstanding goaltending today, and that was the difference in the game.”



While Sacco’s statement highlights Jeremy Swayman’s superb performance, it conveys a wake-up call to the team, as well. Goaltending won’t always be able to bail the team’s shortcomings, and they must put on much better outings going forward.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250113_BUS_312552_Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-1024x576_0bb234a1.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins prepares to take the ice prior to playing the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts." class="wp-image-309112" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/08174249/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-prepares-to-take-the-ice-prior-to-playing-the-Pittsburgh-Peng.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins prepares to take the ice prior to playing the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Chance to reclaim third place</h2>



The Bruins will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning on January 14. This meeting between the division rivals will have huge implications, as the winner will claim the third place in the Atlantic Division standings.


 

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However, Tampa has played four fewer games than Boston, meaning the Bruins will need to get hot at the right time and hope the Lightning hit a slump. If not, the Bruins risk getting stuck in the chaotic wasteland of the wildcard race.

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