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Bruins Postgame: DiPietro’s First Shutout Means So Much More

The Boston Bruins had plenty to celebrate on Thursday night, but Michael DiPietro’s night meant much more than two points. […]

By Jack Studley · Boston Hockey Now

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 6:59 AM

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Michael DiPietro earned his first NHL shutout on Hockey Fights Cancer night, honoring his late mother.
The Boston Bruins defeated the Nashville Predators 6-0 to extend their point streak to seven games.
DiPietro stopped all 28 shots he faced in his first home start for Boston.

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Goaltender Michael DiPietro stopped all 28 shots to record his first career NHL shutout as the Boston Bruins defeated the Nashville Predators 6-0 on Thursday at TD Garden. The milestone carried extra emotional significance for DiPietro on the team's Hockey Fights Cancer night, having lost his mother to cancer when he was five years old.

David Pastrnak led the offense with two goals and two assists, while Charlie McAvoy contributed four assists. Casey Mittelstadt, Elias Lindholm, JJ Peterka, and Mark Kastelic also scored to extend Boston's point streak to seven games.

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