Jeremy Swayman emerged as the clear No. 1 option for the Boston Bruins, capping a season that saw him record a career‑high 31 victories and finish with a league‑leading 28.8 goals saved above expected.
A competitive crease
Joonas Korpisalo, who is under contract through the 2026‑27 season, posted a 14‑9‑6 record with a 3.15 goals‑against average and a .894 save percentage, showing a noticeable improvement after an uneven start to the year.
Michael DiPietro, the two‑time Aldege “Baz” Bastien Memorial Award winner and recent AHL MVP, went 34‑8‑1 with a 1.91 goals‑against average and a .930 save percentage, and he made a brief NHL appearance, stopping two shots in six minutes.
With Swayman locked into the starting role, the front office must weigh the remaining two years of Korpisalo’s deal against DiPietro’s entry‑level contract, which carries an $812,500 NHL cap hit, as they shape the roster for the upcoming campaign.