Gold medalist Jeremy Swayman shines in net as Bruins nip Penguins

Marat Khusnutdinov and Casey Mittelstadt scored the tying and go-ahead goals within a 50-second span in the first period.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Marat Khusnutdinov and Casey Mittelstadt scored the tying and go-ahead goals within a 50-second span in the first period, leading the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night. Jeremy Swayman made 34 saves to post his first win since helping Team USA to Olympic gold.

Why it matters

The Bruins have been on a hot streak, winning 11 in a row at home, while the Penguins were looking to continue their strong start since the Olympics. Swayman's performance in net was a key factor in the Bruins' victory.

The details

After Erik Karlsson gave the Penguins a 1-0 lead early in the first period, the Bruins responded with two quick goals from Khusnutdinov and Mittelstadt to take the lead. Swayman made several key saves, including stopping a breakaway and a one-timer on the power play, to preserve the Bruins' lead. The Penguins outshot the Bruins 35-28 but were unable to capitalize on their opportunities, going 0-for-4 on the power play.

  • The game was played on Tuesday night.
  • Karlsson scored the opening goal just 42 seconds into the game.
  • Khusnutdinov tied the game at 5:10 of the first period.
  • Mittelstadt scored the go-ahead goal at 6:00 of the first period.
  • Swayman made 15 saves in the second period.

The players

Jeremy Swayman

The Boston Bruins goaltender who made 34 saves and posted his first win since helping Team USA win Olympic gold.

Marat Khusnutdinov

The Boston Bruins forward who scored the tying goal in the first period.

Casey Mittelstadt

The Boston Bruins forward who scored the go-ahead goal in the first period.

Erik Karlsson

The Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman who scored the opening goal of the game.

Stuart Skinner

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

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game showcased the strong play of Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman, who has been a key part of the team's recent success. The Bruins' ability to respond quickly to the Penguins' opening goal and hold on for the win demonstrates their resilience and competitiveness in a tight playoff race.