"Right call, he's a total liability", "Fire that fraud coach": NHL fans divided as David Pastrnak gets benched in 3rd period 

NHL fans on the internet were divided after star forward David Pastrnak was benched during the Boston Bruins' 2-0 win over the Seattle Kraken on Sunday.

Pastrnak sat out in the third period and when asked about the decision, Jim Montgomery explained that it was simply a "coach's decision." He had an ice time of 14 minutes and 21 seconds and registered seven shots and two blocks before getting benched.

Here's how fans on X/Twitter reacted to David Pastrnak's benching against the Kraken, with one tweeting:

"It’s the right call. He’s a total liability at this point. Hope he figures it out soon."

Another chimed in:

"Fire that fraud of a coach!!!"

Here are some of the other top reactions on X:

"So, through two periods he had:7 SOG 1 BLK 2 Giveaways 1 Takeaway 14:21 TOI on 14 shifts. Stats seem solid -> good. Feels like an odd decision..," one highlighted Pastrnak's stats and wondered about the decision.

"Dude practically had the top half of the net wide open with the goalie down on the ice and he shots it flat instead of slightly elevating it for a goal," a second user commented.

"Good move he’s godawful 5v5," said another.

"Can’t wait for the mic’d up tape of this exchange," a third user commented.

David Pastrnak leads the club in scoring, with 11 points, through six goals and five assists in 13 games this season. Meanwhile, captain Brad Marchand trails him with 10 points (three goals and seven assists).

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David Pastrnak and Bruins win back-to-back games

The Boston Bruins bounced back with consecutive wins after their crushing 8-2 defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday. They shut out the Kraken at TD Garden on Sunday.

Jeremy Swayman stood strong in goal, making 23 saves. Justin Brezeau opened the scoring for the home team, putting them ahead at 3:23 into the first period. Charlie McAvoy scored on the powerplay at 9:57, sealing the game for the Bruins.

The Bruins moved to fourth place in the Atlantic Division with two points on the night. They next travel to Scotiabank Arena to face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday (Nov. 5). The puck drops at 7 p.m. ET.