Bruins Goalie Swayman Secures Narrow Win Over Penguins

Bruins' $11.25 million investment in goaltending pays off with strong play since Olympic break

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Boston Bruins have $11.25 million invested in their goaltending this season, and that investment has paid off since the NHL resumed play after the Olympic break. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman made key saves to help the Bruins secure a narrow win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Why it matters

The Bruins' strong goaltending has been crucial to the team's success this season, especially after the Olympic break when the team has faced tough opponents like the Penguins. Swayman's performance in net has been a major factor in the Bruins maintaining their position in the standings.

The details

After Joonas Korpisalo stole a win for the Bruins over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first game back from the Olympic break, Jeremy Swayman made key saves to help the Bruins secure a narrow win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

  • The NHL resumed play after the Olympic break.

The players

Jeremy Swayman

The Boston Bruins' goaltender who made key saves to help the team secure a narrow win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Joonas Korpisalo

The Columbus Blue Jackets' goaltender who stole a win for the Bruins in the first game back from the Olympic break.

Boston Bruins

The NHL team that has $11.25 million invested in their goaltending this season and has seen strong play from their goalies since the Olympic break.

Pittsburgh Penguins

The NHL team that the Boston Bruins narrowly defeated.

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The takeaway

The Boston Bruins' strong goaltending, led by Jeremy Swayman, has been a key factor in the team's success since the NHL resumed play after the Olympic break, helping them maintain their position in the standings despite facing tough opponents like the Pittsburgh Penguins.