Sacco Wins Debut as Bruins Interim Coach

Joe Sacco began his tenure as interim head coach of the Boston Bruins with a 1-0 victory over the Utah Hockey Club, emphasizing a return to a defensively challenging style of play. Sacco succeeded Jim Montgomery and aims to make the Bruins 'hard to play against,' focusing on defensive strength while having confidence in the team's offensive potential. During the game, Boston outshot Utah, reflecting Sacco's strategy to create more scoring opportunities, particularly on the power play. The coaching change is part of a broader effort by General Manager Don Sweeney to address the team's subpar start to the season and regain competitiveness in the league. Sacco, a former head coach for the Colorado Avalanche, is familiar with the Bruins, having served as an assistant coach since 2014. His promotion is seen as an opportunity for Sacco to lead the team back to its successful ways, leveraging his extensive coaching experience and connection to the organization.