The Boston Bruins sit second in the Atlantic Division after a strong start under new coach Marco Sturm. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman has been pivotal in their unexpected success with standout performances. His improved stats highlight a bounce-back from a challenging previous season.
The Boston Bruins have surprised many by holding second place in the Atlantic Division as of late November 2025. Despite low preseason expectations for postseason contention, the team has gelled under head coach Marco Sturm. Forwards Morgan Geekie and David Pastrnak have led the offense, contributing to the ninth-most goals in the league at 81.
Jeremy Swayman's goaltending has been a cornerstone of this turnaround. After a difficult 2024-25 season marked by a .892 save percentage and 3.11 goals-against average, Swayman missed training camp and preseason due to stalled contract extension talks. General manager Don Sweeney solidified his role by trading Linus Ullmark, betting on Swayman as the primary netminder.
This season, Swayman has elevated his game, justifying his $8.25 million annual contract. Among goalies with at least 10 starts, he ranks fifth in save percentage at .915 and 11th in goals-against average at 2.62. Advanced metrics from MoneyPuck show his wins above replacement at 3.23, the highest among goalies. He leads the league in goals saved above expected with 19.4, a stark improvement from minus-9.1 last year; the next closest is Spencer Knight at 14.9. His actual goals-against average of 2.62 beats an expected 3.75.
The Bruins have navigated injuries to key players including Hampus Lindholm, Elias Lindholm, Charlie McAvoy, and Pavel Zacha, but Swayman's reliability has kept them competitive. His performances have stolen points in games and provided a solid backbone for the defense-oriented team.