Michael DiPietro dedicates first NHL shutout to late mother Becky

Milestone arrived on Thursday's Hockey Fights Cancer Night.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

"I just wanted to get the win today for her and for the team. This one, I think, meant a little bit more." Michael DiPi Via @NHLBruins on X

What happened: DiPietro lost his mother to cancer when he was five years old. "I just wanted to get the win today for her and for the team," he said, adding that the victory carried extra weight.

Why it matters: The blanking caps a rapid 2026-27 regular-season breakthrough for the netminder, coming less than a week after he recorded his first career NHL win on Oct. 17. Pairing a personal tribute with consecutive standout starts strengthens his case for a larger workload in net.

By the numbers: DiPietro turned aside all 28 shots he faced on Oct. 22 after allowing two goals in a 4-2 victory in his prior milestone appearance.

What to watch: The coaching staff will determine DiPietro's next turn in the crease as the October regular-season schedule continues.

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@NHLBruins 2026-10-23T11:30:49.523635+00:00

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