The Boston Bruins are facing a critical juncture in their season after suffering a humiliating 5-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, marking their third consecutive defeat and dropping their record to 8-9-1.

With the team struggling offensively and ranking last in power play efficiency, management is under pressure to consider significant changes, including trades or a coaching shakeup.

Head coach Jim Montgomery's future is uncertain as the team grapples with discipline issues and underperformance from key players. Despite being in playoff contention, the Bruins must act swiftly to turn their season around.