Struggling Bruins dismiss head coach Montgomery after loss to last-place Blue Jackets

Boston head coach Jim Montgomery, who led the Bruins to the greatest regular season in NHL history but never got them past the second round of the playoffs, was fired Tuesday, a day after they lost to last-place Columbus to extend their losing streak to three games.

Struggling Bruins dismiss head coach Montgomery after loss to last-place Blue Jackets
Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery is pictured standing behind the team's bench game at Mullett Arena on Jan. 9, 2024 in Tempe, Arizona.

Boston head coach Jim Montgomery, who led the Bruins to the greatest regular season in NHL history but never got them past the second round of the playoffs, was fired Tuesday, a day after they lost to last-place Columbus to extend their losing streak to three games.