New Bruins head coach <a href='https://www.markerzone.com/hockey/stats/nhl/player/Joe-Sacco-549' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Joe Sacco</a> has shocked analysts and fans alike by naming the starting goaltender for his first game as head coach, and it's not Swayman. In an effort to shake off a rough 8-9-3 start to the season, <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/boston-bruins/bruins-jim-montgomery-has-a-complete-meltdown-on-bench-does-today-canceled-practice-mean-he-fired' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>the Boston Bruins parted ways with head coach</a> Jim Montgomery and signaled a new chapter in the storied franchise. To this effect, the team has now elevated assistant coach Joe Sacco to interim head coach, relying on his deep familiarity with the roster to help reverse their fortunes. In one of his first major decisions since taking over, Sacco has identified Joonas <a href='https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-reveal-starting-goalie-for-utah-hc-matchup' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Korpisalo as the starting goaltender</a> in his head-coaching debut, as initially reported by Connor Ryan of 'The Boston Globe'. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/ConorRyan_93/status/1859635100436267409'> </a></blockquote></div> That decision appears partly based on a rough stretch for Jeremy Swayman, who has struggled in some recent outings. During his last five starts, Swayman has allowed 20 goals on 149 shots. His season to date has generally been a disappointment, given the rather hefty contract that he signed this past summer. Though Korpisalo's numbers this season aren't sterling, a .901 save percentage and a 2.74 goals-against average across seven games, they've been a bright spot against expectations, especially after he came to Boston in the off-season trade that sent Linus <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/boston-bruins/boston-bruins-linus-ullmark-waives-no-trade-clause-for-surprise-team' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Ullmark out of town to Ottawa</a>. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/BearWithMe_Pod/status/1857857683010826289'> </a></blockquote></div> Sacco's move isn't likely to signal a permanent shift in net; Swayman remains the Bruins' top option. However, this early gamble reflects Sacco's determination to shake things up. If he can find a way to reignite Swayman's confidence while getting consistent play from Korpisalo, the Bruins could still become a dangerous contender as the season progresses toward the playoffs.