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Bruins’ Michael DiPietro Makes Turnaround After Years of Waiting

The Boston Bruins may not be a one-goaltender show in 2026-27, thanks to Michael DiPietro’s emergence through his first five starts.Heading into the season, the Bruins slotted DiPietro in as their backup goaltender to Jeremy Swayman. Swayman looked like he…

By Todd Matthews · Heavy

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 9:16 PM

Key Things to Know

Michael DiPietro has started 4-1-0 with a .924 save percentage for the Boston Bruins.
DiPietro previously made only three NHL appearances with the Vancouver Canucks before spending years in the minors.
Primary goaltender Jeremy Swayman has started 12 of Boston's first 17 games this season.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Goaltender Michael DiPietro has made a significant career turnaround with the Boston Bruins, starting the 2026-27 season with a 4-1-0 record across five games. Entering the season as the backup to Jeremy Swayman, DiPietro has posted a 2.20 goals-against average, a .924 save percentage, and one shutout.

Prior to his emergence in Boston, DiPietro logged just three NHL games with the Vancouver Canucks and spent multiple seasons in the AHL with the Providence Bruins. Writer Todd Matthews highlights that DiPietro's strong play eases Swayman's workload, establishing an effective goaltending tandem that reinforces Boston's defensive and offensive structure.

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Bruins’ Michael DiPietro Makes Turnaround After Years of Waiting

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