Cam Neely Sends Clear Message To Bruins After Playoff Exit

Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak

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Boston Bruins President of Hockey Operations Cam Neely sent a clear message to the team after their first-round playoff exit.

The Bruins exceeded expectations by reaching the playoffs, but in the postseason, Boston struggled and was eliminated in six games by the Buffalo Sabres. It was a disappointing result, and Neely knows the team has to be better on home ice and be better overall.

“Disappointing the way we played at home in the playoffs,” Neely said on Wednesday. “Can’t skate around that. Our home regular-season record was outstanding. For whatever reason, we couldn't make it happen in the playoffs. That’s on us.

“We have to understand that a little bit better. But the experience that some of the players got that hadn’t had playoff hockey is invaluable. We’re grateful for that, but we do realize there is a lot more work to do.”

Despite the lack of success on home ice in the playoffs, Neely said he was thrilled with the Bruins fans for showing up all season and in the playoffs.

“They were thrilled about the passion of our fanbase,” Neely said. “They saw it from afar, and then when they were wearing the Spoked-B, they just reveled in what our fans bring to every game. I want to thank our fans for continuing to do that year after year.”