Bruins Michael DiPietro answers challenge from coach years after trade from Canucks

Goaltender Michael DiPietro secured the Boston Bruins backup role behind Jeremy Swayman during training camp and the preseason. The opportunity opened after the Bruins traded backup goalie Joonas Korpisalo to the New York Rangers to avoid potentially losing DiPietro on waivers to the AHL.

Boston development goalie coach Mike Dunham challenged DiPietro to capitalize when an opportunity arrived. Dunham noted that the 27-year-old netminder proved himself in the AHL and responded effectively to the coaching staff's challenge.