Bruins Edge Red Wings in Shootout Thriller
Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman stood tall on Saturday night, guiding his team to a 3-2 shootout win against the Detroit Red Wings in Boston. The game, played on November 29, 2025, showcased disciplined defense, sharp goaltending, and clutch scoring.
Key Moments of the Game
Pavel Zacha opened the scoring for Boston early in the first period with a precise wrist shot from the slot. Detroit responded midway through the second frame when Alex DeBrincat capitalized on a power-play opportunity, leveling the score at 1-1.
In the third period, the Bruins regained the lead on a rebound tap-in from David Pastrnak, but the Red Wings answered again when Lucas Raymond fired a quick shot past Swayman to tie the game with less than five minutes remaining.
Overtime and Shootout Highlights
After a tense, scoreless overtime where both Swayman and Detroit’s Ville Husso made key saves, the game proceeded to a shootout. Pastrnak and Charlie Coyle scored for Boston, while Swayman turned away two of three Detroit attempts to secure the victory.
Coach and Player Reactions
“Swayman gave us a chance to win every shift,” Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery said after the game.
“That’s the kind of performance that builds confidence throughout the room.”
Swayman, who finished with 32 saves, credited his teammates for staying composed under pressure. The Bruins improved their record to 14-5-2, while the Red Wings fell to 12-8-3.
Statistical Summary
- Final Score: Bruins 3 – Red Wings 2 (SO)
- Shots on Goal: Boston 35, Detroit 34
- Power Plays: Boston 1-for-3, Detroit 1-for-4
- Winning Goalie: Jeremy Swayman (32 saves)
- Losing Goalie: Ville Husso (33 saves)
Author’s Summary: Jeremy Swayman’s stellar goaltending and steady team play powered the Bruins past Detroit in a tense 3-2 shootout victory.
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