Although the Bruins secured a point for the third game in a row, it marked their third straight loss. The team is failing to execute small, crucial tasks necessary to triumph in tight games, and it's evident that Boston's five penalties, particularly one that resulted in a third-period goal for Vegas, frustrated Montgomery.
Montgomery was also dissatisfied with the offensive play. Although Boston's offense intensified in the third period, culminating in a goal from Matt Grzelcyk, the team's forwards failed to score. Montgomery perceived flaws in both the strategy and implementation in their offensive approach.
However, the culmination of Boston's problems came with a miscommunication in overtime, resulting in Vegas scoring the decisive goal. David Pastrnak was unable to halt Mark Stone in the neutral zone, anticipating support that never arrived, thus giving Stone a straightforward two-on-one chance with Alex Pietrangelo against Hampus Lindholm.
Unable to recover in time, Pastrnak watched as Stone passed the puck to Pietrangelo, who easily completed the play, securing a victory for Vegas.
