Bruins open season with shutout
Boston Bruins defeat New York Rangers 3-0 with three late goals
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Key Points
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Boston played without defenseman Charlie McAvoy, who began serving a six-game suspension for slashing Buffalo’s Zach Benson during last season’s playoff series.
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Minten had recently signed a seven-year contract, and his goal-and-assist performance earned him the game’s second star behind Swayman.
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Both teams went 0-for-1 on the power play, and Boston gave defenseman Mason Lohrei a look on its top power-play unit.
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New York’s Igor Shesterkin made 20 saves in the loss.
The Boston Bruins dominated the New York Rangers 3-0 in their season opener at TD Garden, with all three goals coming in a furious 75-second burst late in the third period Yahoo Sports. Jeremy Swayman recorded his 19th career shutout, stopping all 24 Rangers shots to earn the game's top star. The victory extended Boston's winning streak in home openers to 11 straight seasons.
Fraser Minten broke the scoreless tie with the go-ahead goal and added an assist on Mark Kastelic's empty-netter, earning second-star honors in his strong debut under new captain David Pastrnak iHeart News. JJ Peterka also scored during the avalanche. New York outshot Boston 24-23 but Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin could not match Swayman's stellar performance.
Minten and Peterka Lead Third-Period Explosion
With 5 minutes left in regulation, the game remained deadlocked at 0-0. Then Minten struck first, giving Boston the lead. ArcaMax reported the 22-year-old center scored the game-winner to spark what would become a scoring blitz. Peterka and Kastelic followed within 75 seconds, turning a tense contest into a rout.
Minten's performance was particularly impressive given his recent seven-year contract signing Headtopics. His goal-and-assist night showed Boston got value in its investment. Kastelic's empty-netter sealed the win and capped a dominant finish after 40 minutes of defensive chess.
Swayman's Shutout Anchors Boston's Opener
Jeremy Swayman made the difference when it mattered most. The Bruins goalie faced 24 shots and turned back every single one Yahoo Sports. His 19th career shutout puts him among the league's most reliable netminders. Swayman earned the game's top star after a performance that would have stood as the difference-maker even if Boston's late-game scoring hadn't arrived.
Bruins Start Pastrnak Era Without McAvoy
David Pastrnak made his debut as Boston's captain in the season opener. The Bruins played without top defenseman Charlie McAvoy, who began a six-game suspension for slashing Buffalo's Zach Benson during last season's playoffs. Boston still managed to control play and limit New York's chances despite the missing piece.
The power play proved neutralized on both sides, with Boston and New York each going 0-for-1 with the extra man iHeart News. Defenseman Mason Lohrei got a chance on Boston's top power-play unit. The Bruins' depth helped them overcome missing one of their elite blueliners on opening night.
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