If there is such a thing as a must-win NHL game in November, that’s what the Boston Bruins face on Monday, November 18, 2024, as they host the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The 8-8-3 Bruins have been the subject of endless discussion with the theme being “something has got to give.” Against the 6-9-2 Columbus Blue Jackets, many believe anything less than a win means a big change could be coming for the Bruins.
In the wake of all this, fans reacted to the Bruins falling behind 3-0 in the first period to the Blue Jackets. The Bruins committed a series of defensive blunders while missing scoring opportunities.
We had 3 Bruins fans call Under Review today and all were not happy. What now? https://t.co/5f9QFAHcaX
— Peter Berce (@PBerce) November 19, 2024
What Boston Bruins Fans Are Saying
According to 6ix Sports & Stuff, Montgomery’s imminent firing would not be a surprise after this game.
Wouldn’t be surprised if Montgomery gets fired after this game. WOW. #Bruins
— 6ix Sports & Stuff (@6IXSportsStuff) November 19, 2024
1993 LEAFS concurs.
Joseph Canari believes trades are imminent but begs the team not to trade the first-round pick this year which he believes could be a Top 10 selection.
Dear @NHLBruins please do not trade our 1st round pick this year. It is going to be a top 10 pick. #Bruins #BruinsFam #NHLBruins #NHL
— Joseph Canari (@JoeCanari) November 19, 2024
Craig MacLeod agrees that this game could set in motion plans to make this team better. He believes the Bruins can still be one of the best defensive teams in the league, particularly with the addition of Nikita Zadorov, consistent with their performance in recent years, but something has to change quickly for it to happen.
Fans at the game did their part to let the Bruins know it was time to shape up. At the end of the first quarter, fans were stonefaced. Some were booing as the team went into the locker room.
The Bruins should start paying fans to go to these games this is awful
— JamesScaz (@JamesScaz) November 19, 2024
This is just embarrassing at this point.
— Low Quality Bruins Fan (@BruinsLow) November 19, 2024
Floundering against a nonplayoff team again is the common theme breaking the hearts of Bruins fans.
#NHLBruins After 1:
-Viel brought up to sit in the box? sick management
-The PP is “insert negative adjective”
-Johnson had some nice shifts
-Merzlikins balling out
-This team is flat out floundering against a non playoff team. Again.— Low Quality Bruins Fan (@BruinsLow) November 19, 2024
