Bruins Announce Jeremy Swayman Decision After Ugly 4-1 Loss to Blues

The Boston Bruins decided to start backup goaltender Michael DiPietro over Jeremy Swayman for Saturday's matinee against the Chicago Blackhawks at TD Garden. The decision follows consecutive losses for Boston, including a 4-1 defeat to the St. Louis Blues on Thursday where Swayman allowed four goals on 18 shots. Coach Marco Sturm made the switch alongside other roster adjustments to help the team regroup.

The Boston Herald reported the goaltending change is a planned rotation rather than a benching for Swayman, who remains the primary starter with a 7-3-1 record. DiPietro enters the contest with a 2-1-0 record, a 1.69 goals-against average, and a .941 save percentage, having posted a 28-save shutout against Nashville in his previous appearance on October 22.