Bruins Defeat Penguins Behind Swayman's Stellar Goaltending

Boston goaltender Jeremy Swayman makes 34 saves to lead Bruins to victory over Pittsburgh

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Boston Bruins defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Tuesday night, with goaltender Jeremy Swayman making 34 saves to earn the win. Marat Khusnutdinov and Casey Mittelstadt scored the tying and go-ahead goals for the Bruins in the first period, while Erik Karlsson scored the lone goal for the Penguins. The Bruins have now won 11 straight games at home.

Why it matters

Swayman's strong performance in net was a key factor in the Bruins' victory, as the young goaltender continues to solidify his status as one of the top netminders in the NHL. The win also extends Boston's impressive home winning streak, showcasing their dominance at TD Garden.

The details

The Penguins opened the scoring just 42 seconds into the game when Erik Karlsson scored on a point shot, but the Bruins responded with two quick goals in the first period from Marat Khusnutdinov and Casey Mittelstadt to take the lead. Swayman made several key saves throughout the game, including stopping a breakaway attempt from Anthony Mantha during a Bruins penalty kill. The Penguins outshot the Bruins 35-28, but were unable to solve Swayman, going 0-for-4 on the power play.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
  • Karlsson scored the opening goal just 42 seconds into the first period.
  • Khusnutdinov tied the game at 5:10 of the first period.
  • Mittelstadt scored the go-ahead goal for the Bruins at 6:00 of the first period.

The players

Jeremy Swayman

The Boston Bruins goaltender, who made 34 saves to earn the win and help the Bruins extend their home winning streak to 11 games.

Marat Khusnutdinov

The Boston Bruins forward who scored the tying goal in the first period to even the score at 1-1.

Casey Mittelstadt

The Boston Bruins forward who scored the go-ahead goal in the first period to give the Bruins a 2-1 lead, which they would hold onto for the win.

Erik Karlsson

The Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman who scored the opening goal of the game just 42 seconds into the first period.

Stuart Skinner

The Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender who made 26 saves in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must have been a little sluggish out of the gate, but Jeremy really kept us in it and gave us a chance to come back. That's what great goalies do, and he was outstanding tonight.”

— Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins Captain (Boston Globe)

What’s next

The Bruins will look to extend their home winning streak when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, March 6th. The Penguins will try to bounce back when they travel to face the New York Rangers on Saturday, March 9th.

The takeaway

Jeremy Swayman's stellar goaltending performance was the key factor in the Bruins' victory over the Penguins, as the young netminder continues to solidify his status as one of the NHL's top goalies. The win also showcases the Bruins' impressive home dominance, which will be crucial as they push for a deep playoff run.