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Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery had a hilarious response when asked about the starting goalie for the upcoming game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. NHL insider Conor Ryan captured the moment perfectly in a tweet, quoting Montgomery's witty remark to the media:
“Do you guys play Wordle? … The goalie tonight has two vowels in his first and last name.”
Montgomery's playful secrecy kept fans and reporters guessing. He cleverly avoided mentioning the starting goalie's name and instead dropped a cryptic hint reminiscent of the popular word game Wordle.
He even mentioned that he doesn't even share it with his wife.
Boston's goalie situation presents a depth of talent. Brandon Bussi, Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark can take on the starting role. However, Boston has been relying on Swayman and Ullmark on most nights. They played Swayman in Game 1, so they might rest him and try Ullmark.
Montgomery's coy hint stirred suspense among Boston faithful, who only wanted a name to guard the net in the game against the Maple Leafs.
Adding to the amusement, left-wing Jake DeBrusk jokingly admitted his confusion about the vowels mentioned by Montgomery:
“I don’t even know what those vowels are. … You’re asking the wrong guy.”
As the anticipation builds for the game, let's take a closer look at the matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins:
Game Details:
- Date: Monday
- Time: 7 p.m. EDT
- Location: Boston
Team Stats:
- Boston Bruins: 47-20-15 overall, with a strong 19-5-3 record against the Atlantic Division.
- Toronto Maple Leafs: 46-26-10 overall, currently third in the Atlantic Division.
Key Players:
- David Pastrnak leads Boston with an impressive 47 goals and 63 assists.
- Auston Matthews shines for the Maple Leafs with an outstanding 69 goals and 38 assists.
Recent Performance:
- Boston: 6-4-0 in their last 10 games, averaging 2.6 goals and 4.1 assists per game.
- Toronto: 4-5-1 in their last 10 games, with an average of 3.5 goals and five assists per game.
As fans eagerly await the starting lineup announcement, Montgomery's Wordle-inspired hint adds a touch of lightheartedness to the anticipation surrounding this pivotal game in the NHL season.
Boston Bruins' performance in Game 1 against Leafs
In Game 1 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston secured a 5-1 victory. Despite Charlie McAvoy's slip leading to a near-goal by Auston Matthews, Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman's quick reactions kept the net safe.
Jonny Beecher's early goal set the tone, while Jake DeBrusk's power-play goals extended the lead. Toronto's errors and penalties allowed Boston to dominate. The Leafs aim to bounce back in Game 2, but historical playoff struggles against the Bruins loom, continuing a pattern of Boston's dominance over Toronto.
