Saturday night, with his team desperate for a point for a host of reasons - a mind-bending 0-7 season-long slump against Montreal, several Eastern Conference teams sprinting to chase down the Bruins for a playoff spot, only two wins in their 10 previous games three factors - coach Claude Julien finally decided it was time for some change. (Full article: 846 words)

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