The Bruins fell behind 1-0 early in a must-win Game Five when Swayman allowed a goal in the opening minutes, but shut the door the rest of the way, saving 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime win to force a Game Six. The 27-year-old Swayman has a 2.87 GAA and .910 SV% through five games this postseason (2-3). The Bruins hope to force a Game Seven, entering Game Six on Friday as slight +104 home underdogs.
Despite a poor showing in Game 4, the Bruins will stick with Swayman between the pipes with their season on the line on Tuesday. Swayman was tagged for six goals on 29 shots in the eventual 6-1 defeat, and was pulled with 14 minutes remaining in favour of back-up goaltender Joonas Korpisalo. The Bruins will hope Swayman can recapture the form he flashed in the opening three games of the series when he posted a .931 SV%. Swayman and the Bruins enter Tuesday's must-win game at +135 on the money line.
Swayman has been outstanding through three games this postseason, boasting an impressive 2.38 GAA and .931 SV%, but finds himself in a 2-1 series deficit against the Buffalo Sabres. The Bruins enter Game Four as -117 home favourites.
Swayman has been within eight minutes of recording a shutout in both games to start the series, but he only has a 1-1 record to show for it. The 27-year-old American goalie has saved 67 of 72 shots (.931 SV%), continuing a trend of exceptional postseason performances. Through 22 career postseason outings (10-11), Swayman has a solid 2.40 GAA and .923 SV%. The Bruins enter Game Three against the Buffalo Sabres with even -105 odds.
Swayman was eight minutes away from recording a shutout in Game One, but the Buffalo Sabres rallied and scored four goals late in the third period to win the game 4-3. The 27-year-old Swayman has been excellent in the postseason during his career, posting an impressive 2.42 GAA and .922 SV% in 21 outings (9-11), and will look to rebound in Game Two. The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as +137 road underdogs.
Swayman was eight minutes away from recording a shutout in Game One, but the Buffalo Sabres rallied and scored four goals late in the third period to win the game 4-3. The 27-year-old Swayman has been excellent in the postseason during his career, posting an impressive 2.42 GAA and .922 SV% in 21 outings (9-11), and will look to rebound in Game Two. The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as +137 road underdogs.
Entering their final game of the regular season, Boston will turn to Swayman to tend the twine against the New Jersey Devils. The 27-year-old Swayman was solid in his most recent outing, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%), but did not receive enough goal support in a 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. In a 13-game stint from the beginning of March to early April (8-4-1), Swayman was one of the NHL's best goalies, posting a 2.14 GAA and .924 SV% to help his team secure a playoff spot. The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as -143 home favourites against a Devils team that defeated them 4-3 last month.
Swayman was pulled after he up five goals on 23 shots in the Bruins' 6-5 overtime loss in Carolina on Tuesday. It was the first time Swayman allowed more than three goals in 10 games (last time was March 12th) and was his third consecutive loss. This afternoon he will face the Lightning for the third time this season--he is 0-1-1 with a 3.38 GAA and .897 SV% in the first two meetings.
Swayman has continued his excellent play, but the Bruins' struggles offensively have hindered his effectiveness. The 27-year-old Swayman saved 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%) in his most recent outing, but did not receive enough goal support, losing 3-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has lost three of his last five games (2-3-0) despite posting a serviceable 2.60 GAA and .906 SV%. The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as +166 road underdogs against the Carolina Hurricanes team, coming off a disappointing 6-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators.
Swayman has continued his excellent play, but the Bruins' struggles offensively have hindered his effectiveness. The 27-year-old Swayman saved 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%) in his most recent outing, but did not receive enough goal support, losing 3-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has lost three of his last five games (2-3-0) despite posting a serviceable 2.60 GAA and .906 SV%. The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as +166 road underdogs against the Carolina Hurricanes team, coming off a disappointing 6-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators.
Swayman allowed three goals in the first period of his previous outing, but shut the door the rest of the way en route to a 22-save performance (.880 SV%) in a 4-3 shootout win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 27-year-old Swayman concluded March with a tremendous 2.15 GAA and .925 SV% in 11 games (8-2-1). The Bruins enter Thursday's contest as -162 road favourites against a Panthers team coming off a surprisingly dominant 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators.
Swayman was sensational in Boston's previous game, saving 42 of 44 shots (.955 SV%) in an important 4-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The 27-year-old American goalie has been otherworldly since returning from the Olympic break, allowing two or fewer goals in seven of nine games (6-2-1), while posting an impressive 1.87 GAA and .931 SV%. The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as -187 home favourites against a struggling Toronto Maple Leafs team on a three-game losing streak (0-2-1).
Swayman stopped 23 of 24 shots in the Bruins' win over the Jets on Thursday. Swayman has been playing his best hockey of the season in March, winning five of seven starts (5-1-1) with a 1.83 GAA and .929 SV%. Tonight he'll face the Red Wings for the fourth time this season--he is 2-1-0 with a. 2.49 GAA, .904 SV% and one shutout in first three meetings.
Swayman was serviceable in his most recent outing, saving 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%), but came up short in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens. The 27-year-old American goalie has a solid 1.97 GAA and .920 SV% in seven games (4-2-1) since returning from the Olympic break. The Bruins enter Thursday's contest as -124 home favourites against a Winnipeg Jets team that has failed to score more than three goals in six consecutive games (3-2-1).