It's unusual to see a star player like Pastrnak benched, which drew a lot of attention. Coach Montgomery made the call in response to a mistake by Pastrnak-a late-second-period turnover in the Bruins' 2-0 win against the Kraken. Although Montgomery didn't say much about the benching, he hinted it was part of holding players accountable in a season where the team has struggled to find momentum.
Pastrnak himself didn't shy away from the incident, acknowledging that his turnover almost cost the team.
The turnover gave Kraken forward Yanni Gourde three scoring chances, but goaltender Jeremy Swayman managed to keep them out, helping the Bruins maintain their lead.
Despite the Bruins' early-season struggles, Pastrnak remains a standout performer, leading the team with 6 goals and 5 assists in 13 games. His willingness to take ownership of mistakes speaks to his leadership qualities and shows why he's so respected in the Bruins' locker room.
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4 NOVEMBRE | 26 ANSWERS Bruins star David Pastrnak breaks silence after getting benched by Jim Montgomery Do you think David Pastrnak and the Boston Bruins will make the playoffs this season? | ||
Yes | 15 | 57.7 % |
No | 11 | 42.3 % |
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