BOSTON — Jeremy Swayman stepped up in impressive fashion for the Bruins, taking over the goaltending duties from Joonas Korpisalo and delivering an outstanding performance against the top-seeded Red Wings. With 24 saves, Swayman played a crucial role in Boston’s 3-0 victory on Tuesday at TD Garden.
The Bruins, riding high on a four-game winning streak, will look to extend that success to five games when they face the Kraken on Thursday. Adding to the excitement, the team will honor Zdeno Chara by retiring his No. 33 prior to the upcoming match.
The game began with top-notch goaltending from both Swayman and the Red Wings’ Cam Talbot, as each netminder made impressive saves early on. The deadlock was finally broken by Pavel Zacha, who scored with 9:01 remaining in the second period. After receiving the puck near the right wing boards, Zacha maneuvered his way into the slot, where he unleashed a powerful shot past Talbot, putting the Bruins ahead 1-0.
Fraser Minten extended the Bruins’ lead early in the third period with a clever assist from defenseman Charlie McAvoy. Skating through the slot and drawing the attention of the Red Wings’ defense, McAvoy made a timely pass to Minten, who tapped the puck into the net from close range, increasing the score to 2-0 with 16:11 left on the clock.
The Red Wings, playing the second game of a back-to-back, struggled to maintain their energy as the game progressed. Mark Kastelic capped off the scoring with an empty-net goal at 3:59 remaining, outracing Lucas Raymond to secure the Bruins’ 3-0 win.
This victory marks a critical moment for the Bruins as they continue to build momentum in the season, showcasing not only their offensive capabilities but also their strong defensive play and goaltending prowess. With a promising future ahead, Boston fans have much to be excited about as their team continues to strive for success.