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The Bruins are running out of time to fix their broken power play

The Bruins are running out of time to fix their broken power play

The frustrations on the advantage were running hot early in the third period at PPG Paints Arena when PP QB Charlie McAvoy overhandled the puck in the offensive zone, leading to a Drew O'Connor breakaway and shorthanded goal that trimmed the Bruins lead to 4-3. A peeved, animated Jim Montgomery, framed by ABC cameras, could be seen airing out his PP1 charges once they were back on the bench after the gaffe, made all the worse by their lack of hustle and urgency to catch O'Connor. Post-game, Montgomery said he blasted the entire five-man unit, though the framing of the ABC shot gave the impression he directed his heat at the talented, and no doubt frustrated, McAvoy.