Bruins Lean on Swayman Again as Playoff Push Continues

Coach Marco Sturm expects to start goaltender Jeremy Swayman in a crucial back-to-back against the Blue Jackets.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:57pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a hockey goaltender making a save, with the player's form broken down into overlapping geometric shapes in shades of blue, green, and silver, capturing the intensity and dynamism of the moment.Swayman's heroics in net could be the key to the Bruins' playoff push.Columbus Today

With the Bruins still fighting for a playoff spot, coach Marco Sturm says he plans to start goaltender Jeremy Swayman again on Sunday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Swayman has been the team's best goalie all season and Sturm believes he gives them the best chance to win in these big games down the stretch.

Why it matters

The Bruins are in a tight race to clinch a playoff berth, so every game is crucial at this point. Sturm's decision to stick with Swayman shows his confidence in the young netminder and the importance of getting two points against a divisional opponent like the Blue Jackets.

The details

After a tough 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, Sturm didn't hesitate when asked if he would go back to Swayman in the second half of the back-to-back against Columbus. 'Absolutely,' said Sturm. 'He's our best guy. He's our best goalie all year long and those big moments, we need our best guys. And for me, it was definitely Sway.' Swayman had a strong performance in a previous back-to-back against the Blue Jackets a couple weeks ago, despite the team falling behind 3-0 early. Sturm is hoping Swayman can provide another boost as the Bruins look to solidify their playoff positioning.

  • The Bruins play the Blue Jackets on Sunday, April 13, 2026.
  • Two weeks ago, Swayman started against the Blue Jackets on the back-end of a back-to-back.

The players

Marco Sturm

The head coach of the Boston Bruins who plans to start goaltender Jeremy Swayman again on Sunday against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Jeremy Swayman

The Bruins' starting goaltender who has been the team's best goalie all season and will get the nod again in a crucial game against the Blue Jackets.

Morgan Geekie

A Bruins forward who ended a 17-game goal drought with a hat trick in a recent game and scored the lone Bruins goal in the loss to Tampa Bay.

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What they’re saying

“'Absolutely. He's our best guy. He's our best goalie all year long and those big moments, we need our best guys. And for me, it was definitely Sway.'”

— Marco Sturm, Head Coach, Boston Bruins

“'We've got play a full 60 and that's important. They're a mature group over there. They have patience and we've got to match that.'”

— Jeremy Swayman, Goaltender, Boston Bruins

“'It's brutal. It feels like we're in control of our destiny, which we are, but that makes it worse when you can't seem to get a point or two, especially this time of year when we're playing a division team and how tight the race is. It just feels like your slowly slipping away. But as everyone says, we have to get right back at it (Sunday) and try to forget about it.'”

— Morgan Geekie, Forward, Boston Bruins

What’s next

The Bruins will look to bounce back on Sunday, April 13th when they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in a crucial divisional matchup as they continue their push for a playoff spot.

The takeaway

With the playoffs on the line, the Bruins are leaning on their best player in net, Jeremy Swayman, to give them the best chance to secure crucial points down the stretch. Swayman's strong play has been a big factor in the team's success this season, and the coaching staff's confidence in him shows how important he is to their postseason aspirations.