David Krejci Blames Bruce Cassidy for 2019 Final Loss

In 2019, the Boston Bruins managed to advance all the way to the Stanley Cup finals but ultimately fell short, losing to the St. Louis Blues in a grueling seven-game series.

At the helm of the Bruins was Coach Bruce Cassidy, and now, years later, Boston center David Krejci opens up about a decision he feels cost the team the championship.

Cassidy and Krejci

Cassidy and Krejci share a strong bond on and off the ice, and it's no secret that the Bruins' coach knew how to get the best out of his center.


It's no surprise that Cassidy possesses this kind of player-management skill; after all, he led the Vegas Golden Knights to a Cup victory this year.

But even with their strong rapport, Krejci still harbors some regret over a pivotal choice Cassidy made in the 2019 finals.

The Haunting Decision

During the 2018-2019 season, Krejci put up impressive numbers, racking up 73 points, including 20 goals. In hindsight, he believes that one particular decision by Cassidy in the finals might have cost them the Cup.

Here's what Krejci had to say:


In the aftermath of a heartbreaking loss, it's natural to play the blame game, but in this case, Krejci's assessment seems to hold some weight.

Do you think it's Bruce Cassidy's fault that the Bruins lost the 2019 Final?

As reported on Markerzone - Krejci Opens up on 2019 Final Loss and Reveals Cassidy's Mistake that Cost them the Cup