“I don’t think missing training camp helps anyone,” Montgomery said. “That’s why you have training camps. The only guy I’ve seen — Tim Raines with the Expos — as an Expos fan growing up — he missed the first month … I think he went 3-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI against the Mets.

The Bruins All-Star goalie had his second straight rough outing Monday night, giving up three first-period goals and a pair of killer shorthanded strikes in a 5-1 loss to the Blue Jackets at TD Garden.

Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery showed frustration about Jeremy Swayman's performance against the Blue Jackets.

Although Jeremy Swayman's early struggles continued during the Boston Bruins' 5-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night, the goalie remains optimistic about his game."I think it can only go up from here,

Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman spoke openly after the team’s 5-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday. The defeat at TD Garden marked the Bruins’ third consecutive loss.