Bruins Coach Jim Montgomery Named Finalist for 2023 Jack Adams Award

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Boston Bruins coach Jim Montgomery has been named a finalist for the 2023 Jack Adams Award.

The NHL announced its three finalists on Friday. Dave Hakstol (Seattle Kraken) and Lindy Ruff (New Jersey Devils) also are in the running for the award, which is given annually to the coach who has contributed the most to his team's success.

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Jim Montgomery oversaw an @NHLBruins season that rewrote the NHL record book. Perched atop the Atlantic Division from start to finish – just the fourth team in the NHL’s modern era (since 1943-44) to lead wire-to-wire – Boston set NHL records for most wins (65) and points (135).… pic.twitter.com/OGJdbHrkCx
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 5, 2023

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This is the first time Montgomery has been named a finalist for the Jack Adams Award.

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Montgomery was hired by the Bruins last summer as Bruce Cassidy's replacement. The 53-year-old led the B's to the Presidents' Trophy and the winningest season in NHL history. Boston finished the regular season with a 65-12-5 record for 135 points, setting new league records for single-season wins and points.

The historic season came to an abrupt end in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, where the Bruins fell to the Florida Panthers in seven games.

Award winners will be revealed live during the 2023 NHL Awards ceremony in Nashville on June 26.