Michael DiPietro aims for Bruins backup role in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 11:08 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Michael DiPietro is poised to compete for the Boston Bruins' backup goalie position as the team faces the New York Rangers in their season opener at TD Garden. DiPietro's career has seen a resurgence after being traded from Vancouver in 2022 and excelling in the AHL, where he garnered notable accolades. With the departure of Joonas Korpisalo to the Rangers, DiPietro's path to the NHL appears clearer. Personal milestones, including his recent marriage, add significance to the start of this new chapter in his professional journey.
- •DiPietro was traded to Boston from Vancouver in 2022.
- •He won the AHL outstanding goalie award the past two seasons.
- •Korpisalo's trade to the Rangers opened a spot for DiPietro.
- •DiPietro had a 1.91 GAA and.930 save percentage in the AHL last season.
- •The Bruins face the Rangers in their season opener on September 29.
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"Michael DiPietro spent years rebuilding his career and rediscovering his love of hockey. He enters Boston’s new season with a genuine chance at an NHL role.
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