Boston Bruins’ goaltender Jeremy Swayman made a triumphant return to the ice on Saturday night, leading his team to a 6-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Swayman, who had been sidelined with an injury, made 28 saves in his first game back, solidifying the Bruins’ win.
The game started off strong for the Bruins, with forward Mark Kastelic scoring two goals in the first period. Kastelic, who was recently called up from the American Hockey League, proved to be a valuable asset to the team with his impressive performance.
The Canadiens fought back in the second period, scoring three goals and taking the lead. However, the Bruins were determined to come out on top and responded with three goals of their own, including one from defenseman Jakub Zboril, who had been out of the lineup for the past few games.
The third period saw both teams battling it out, but it was the Bruins who ultimately came out on top. Forward Trent Frederic sealed the deal with an empty-net goal in the final minutes of the game.
The Bruins’ victory was also aided by strong performances from forwards Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron, who each had two assists, and defenseman Charlie McAvoy, who had three assists.
This win marks the Bruins’ fourth consecutive victory and brings their record to 6-1-2 for the season. The team’s success can be attributed to their strong offensive and defensive efforts, as well as their ability to bounce back from setbacks.
The Canadiens, on the other hand, have now lost four games in a row and have a record of 2-6-0 for the season. Despite their efforts, they were unable to overcome the Bruins’ strong performance.
The Bruins will look to continue their winning streak as they face off against the Ottawa Senators on Monday night. As for the Canadiens, they will have a chance to redeem themselves as they take on the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday.
Overall, it was an exciting and hard-fought game between two fierce rivals, but it was the Bruins who came out on top thanks to the impressive return of Swayman and the strong performances of Kastelic and the rest of the team.
