Bruins post strong performance with special teams in win over Mammoth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 7:08 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
The Boston Bruins secured a decisive 6-1 victory against the Utah Mammoth on October 8 at TD Garden. David Pastrnak led the offense with two power play goals and an assist, while four players scored their first goals of the season. Jeremy Swayman made 36 saves, showcasing a solid performance, particularly during crucial penalty kills. The Bruins improved their power play efficiency, scoring three goals after starting the season without one. Head coach Marco Sturm commended the penalty kill unit for shutting down the Mammoth's potent power play, which had been the best in the league prior to the game.
- •Bruins score three power play goals after going 0-for-10 in previous games.
- •Swayman records 36 saves, including 11 on penalty kills.
- •Brunet tallies first NHL point and sets up Pastrnak's first goal.
- •Pastrnak comments on team improvement and power play execution.
- •Mammoth's power play, previously league-best, is contained by Bruins' defense.
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