Bruins score three goals in quick span to win season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 7:44 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026

The Boston Bruins overtook the New York Rangers for a 3-0 victory in their season opener on September 29 at TD Garden. The Bruins' offense struggled until scoring three goals within 1:15 late in the third period. Jeremy Swayman recorded a 24-save shutout, earning praise from teammates for his decisive saves. Despite a slow start in the match, key contributions from players like Fraser Minten, who scored the first goal, and newcomer JJ Peterka sealed the game. Bruins head coach Marco Sturm acknowledged the need for improvement but praised the team's resilience.
- •Boston Bruins win 3-0 against New York Rangers in season opener.
- •Jeremy Swayman records a 24-save shutout.
- •Fraser Minten scores the opening goal late in the game.
- •JJ Peterka adds a goal shortly after Minten's.
- •Bruins capitalize with three goals in 75 seconds.
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"The offense was looking slow in the City of Boston on Tuesday night. Only until the Boston Bruins scored three […]
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