What happened: Boston opened with a 3-0 win over the Rangers, scoring three times in a 1:15 span. Swayman joins Tiny Thompson, Bob Perreault and Gilles Gilbert as Bruins goaltenders credited with a season-opening shutout.
Why it matters: Opening-night shutouts are rare in The fast scoring burst gave Boston early separation and made the goaltending stand up in the standings race from day one.
By the numbers: Bruins season-opening shutouts: Tiny Thompson (1928, 1930), Bob Perreault (1962), Gilles Gilbert (1979), Jeremy Swayman (2026). Boston outscored New York 3-0 in the opener with a 3-goal burst in 1:15.
What to watch: Boston moves into the early October schedule with its goaltending order established.