- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Bruins Recall Goaltender Michael DiPietro on Emergency Basis
DiPietro has been a standout in the AHL this season with Providence.
Feb. 21, 2026 at 6:31pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The Boston Bruins have recalled goaltender Michael DiPietro from their AHL affiliate in Providence on an emergency basis. DiPietro, 26, has been dominant in the AHL this season, leading the league in goals against average and save percentage while posting a 21-5-0 record.
Why it matters
The Bruins are likely recalling DiPietro due to an injury or illness to one of their NHL goaltenders, and they will be counting on him to provide strong goaltending support as they push for a playoff spot in the second half of the season.
The details
DiPietro, a 6-foot, 205-pound goaltender, was originally drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the third round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. He has appeared in 173 career AHL games with Providence, Abbotsford and Utica, compiling an overall record of 105-47-13 with a 2.40 goals against average and a .919 save percentage.
- The Bruins announced the recall on February 18, 2026.
The players
Michael DiPietro
A 26-year-old goaltender who has been dominant in the AHL this season with Providence, leading the league in goals against average and save percentage.
Don Sweeney
The General Manager of the Boston Bruins who announced the emergency recall of DiPietro.
What’s next
The Bruins will likely have DiPietro serve as the backup goaltender while one of their NHL goalies recovers from injury or illness.
The takeaway
The Bruins are turning to their top AHL goaltender in DiPietro to provide emergency depth in net as they look to solidify their playoff positioning in the second half of the season.
