The perfect start is followed by a series of bankruptcies: Coach Marco Sturm and the Boston Bruins lost in the NHL for the fourth time in a row.
At Utah Mammoth, the team of the first German ice hockey coach in North America’s top league finished 2:3 (1:1, 1:1, 0:1). With a record of three wins from seven games, the Bruins fell out of the playoff ranks.
National player JJ Peterka, of all people, prepared Dylan Guenther’s winning goal for the hosts in the final third. Nevertheless, former national coach Sturm appeared to be more calmed than after the 4-1 defeat at the Colorado Avalanche the day before. “We don’t deserve to go home empty-handed. I thought our boys played really well today. They gave everything from the first to the last minute,” explained the former NHL professional after another setback in Utah.
Boston star scores after storm criticism
After the Colorado match, Sturm criticized his stars around the Czech David Pastrnak. “Our best guys weren’t the best guys this time”complained the Bruins coach. Pastrnak showed his better side against Utah with two goals. “It was a much better game than last time”said Pastrnak.
On Tuesday (local time) there will be a crisis duel with champions Florida in Boston. After three wins at the start, the Panthers also lost the following four games. “We have to reposition ourselves now”Pastrnak demanded.