Bruins show renewed confidence under interim coach Joe Sacco with recent winning streak

The Boston Bruins, under interim coach Joe Sacco, have improved significantly since his appointment on November 19. They have won seven of their last nine games, including four straight, and currently hold a 15-11-3 record, placing them third in the Atlantic Division. Key players are stepping up, with Pavel Zacha scoring crucial overtime goals and Brad Marchand contributing six goals in eight games. The Bruins have also strengthened their defense, allowing no more than three goals in a game since Sacco took over. The team is showing renewed confidence and belief in their abilities, especially in third-period comebacks. They have improved their goal differential in the third period and are focusing on a physical playing style, which they believe will lead to continued success.