The Boston Bruins suffered a 3-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 2, with goalie Linus Ullmark playing a crucial role in preventing a more significant defeat.
Despite Ullmark’s impressive performance with 30 saves, the decision by Bruins head coach Montgomery to start him over Jeremy Swayman sparked criticism.
Montgomery defended his choice, emphasizing Ullmark’s strong play and the team’s overall scoring struggles.
However, the debate over sticking with a strict goalie rotation in the Stanley Cup Playoffs persists, highlighting the Bruins’ unique situation.
The loss cannot solely be attributed to Ullmark, as the team was outplayed in various areas, including defensive lapses and penalty killing.
Ultimately, the focus should shift from goalie decisions to addressing broader issues affecting the Bruins’ performance in the series.
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