It took Michael DiPietro nine years to get his first NHL win, but it took him just six days after that to notch his next first career stat.
Boston Bruins backup goaltender Michael DiPietro earned his first career NHL shutout on Thursday, stopping all 28 shots in a victory over the Nashville Predators. The win marked his second consecutive victory of the season despite starting in only three of Boston's first 11 games.
Writer Julianna DeGray highlights DiPietro's comfort with sporadic playing time stemming from his American Hockey League experience, where he won consecutive goaltender awards. While Jeremy Swayman remains the primary starter, DeGray suggests DiPietro's strong play could form an effective goaltending tandem reminiscent of Boston's past rotations.
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