Bruins goalie Michael DiPietro wins first NHL game against Ducks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 6:27 AM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Michael DiPietro achieved his first NHL victory as the Boston Bruins defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on October 16. DiPietro, who stopped 25 of 27 shots, became the second Bruins goalie in 48 years to win his first game at age 27 or older, matching Tim Thomas's milestone. The Bruins improved their record to 6-2-0 for the season. This game marks a significant moment for DiPietro, who was previously a third-round pick and had limited NHL experience before now. He is expected to take on the backup role behind starting goalie Jeremy Swayman going forward.
- •DiPietro stops 25 of 27 shots in his debut win.
- •Bruins improve to 6-2-0 this season.
- •DiPietro matches Tim Thomas's milestone for age.
- •Previously had limited NHL experience before this season.
- •Bruins expected to rely on DiPietro as backup goalie.
- 6:27 AMYahoo Sports — Bruins goalie matches Tim Thomas with career first feat vs. Ducks
"The Boston Bruins are having a nice start to the 2026-27 season . Boston made some big offseason moves to maintain their status as a playoff team. On Friday night, they showed that they can stand tall against quality teams. Goalie Michael DiPietro was among the standouts in this contest. The Boston netminder stopped 25 of the 27 shots he faced in […] The post Bruins goalie matches Tim Thomas with career first feat vs. Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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