Overview
- In his first game at TD Garden since Boston dismissed him on Nov. 19, 2024, Montgomery lamented the Blues’ effort, saying problems “start from within” and acknowledging he was surprised by what he saw.
- The defeat continued a difficult start for St. Louis, which sits outside the Western Conference playoff picture at 9-11-7.
- Montgomery recently defused a brief on-ice exchange with goaltender Jordan Binnington after a pull against Anaheim, with both apologizing and Binnington later named the starter in Boston.
- Before puck drop, Montgomery reflected on his Bruins tenure, bluntly noting, “I got fired,” while emphasizing shared responsibility for both Boston’s past success and its failures.
- His return came as both clubs navigate roster and health churn, with Boston still missing David Pastrnak and placing Michael Callahan on injured reserve while recalling Victor Soderstrom.