In the ongoing Bruins-Maple Leafs series, the Bruins have decided to stick with their goalie rotation plan and start Linus Ullmark in Game 2. This decision comes despite Jeremy Swayman’s impressive performance in Game 1, where he saved 35 out of 36 shots on goal. However, Ullmark’s recent strong play, going 6-3-0 with a .935 save percentage since the trade deadline, influenced the coaching staff’s choice. Despite Swayman’s past success against Toronto, the Bruins believe in both goaltenders and are confident that Ullmark will provide a solid performance.
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The Boston Bruins will turn to Linus Ullmark in net for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, head coach Jim Montgomery announced today. Ullmark, who led the Bruins with a 22-10-7 record and a 2.58 goals-against average during the regular season, will replace Jeremy Swayman, who made 35 saves in a 5-2 win in Game 1 on Saturday. William Nylander, who missed Game 1 for Toronto, is expected to miss Game 2 as well, while Ilya Samsonov will start in goal for the Maple Leafs.
The Boston Bruins are hosting the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night in Game 2 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series, with the Bruins leading 1-0. Jeremy Swayman made 35 saves in Game 1, while rookie Jonny Beecher scored the game-winning goal. The Maple Leafs are looking to end a 50-year Stanley Cup drought, but they’ll have to get past the Bruins, who have won six straight playoff meetings between the two teams.
The Bruins, who trail the series 1-0, will look to bounce back in Game 2 against the Bruins on Monday. Both teams face lineup questions as the Bruins decide between Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark in goal, while the Leafs could welcome back William Nylander. The game will be broadcast on NESN (locally) and ESPN (nationally) at 7 p.m. EST.
Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery declined to reveal which goalie will start Game 2 against the Maple Leafs, following a trend this postseason. Despite attempts to get a clue, Montgomery’s hint that the starter has two vowels in their first and last name applies to both Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark. The Bruins face a tough decision between the two goalies, with both having impressive performances this season.
Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery is keeping the starting goalie for Game 2 of the team’s playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs a secret. The Bruins’ top two goalies are Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark, and Swayman played in the team’s 5-1 victory in Game 1. Montgomery’s comments have led to speculation that either Swayman or Ullmark could start in Game 2.
The Boston Bruins took an early lead in their first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a 5-1 victory on Saturday. Boston coach Jim Montgomery has yet to announce who will start in goal for Game 2, scheduled for Monday at 7 p.m. ET on NESN and ESPN. Jeremy Swayman played well in Game 1, making 35 saves and allowing just one goal. Linus Ullmark is also an option to start, as he has been alternating with Swayman in goal for the Bruins for the past 26 games.