Boston Bruins confirm starting goaltender looking to snap five-game losing streak
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Head coach Marco Sturm confirmed this morning that Jeremy Swayman will start in net as Boston tries to stop the bleeding. After five straight losses, the Bruins are clearly looking for a reset button in the crease.
Swayman getting the call also feels like a message to the room. Both Korpisalo and Swayman have not been good during this losing streak.
Boston also needs a better start to the game to give themselves a chance to break the losing streak.
The other keynote is on the blue line, where Jonathan Aspirot is officially a game-time decision. He skated this morning alongside Hampus Lindholm, and that pairing alone hints at how much trust the staff has in him.
If Aspirot can go, it changes the texture of Boston's defense immediately. The Bruins have missed clean exits and calm reads, and getting a stabilizer back can push everyone into more comfortable minutes.
Jeremy Swayman looking to break Boston Bruins losing streak
As a Bruins fan, I'm tired of scoreboard spirals, so this feels like a night where one strong start can change the mood fast.
For Swayman, the job is simple but not easy. The Bruins don't need perfection, but they need a goalie who settles the game when it starts to wobble.
For Aspirot, the decision is about readiness, not optimism. A return too early helps nobody, but a healthy Aspirot gives Boston another defender who can survive hard matchups without panicking.
The Bruins have talked a lot about identity lately, and this is where it shows. If they play connected, stay disciplined, and get timely stops, the streak can end in one night.
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DECEMBRE 29 | 110 ANSWERS Boston Bruins confirm starting goaltender looking to snap five-game losing streak Do you like Marco Sturm starting Jeremy Swayman tonight against the Calgary Flames> | ||
| Yes | 84 | 76.4 % |
| No | 15 | 13.6 % |
| Not a fan | 1 | 0.9 % |
| Someone has to step up | 10 | 9.1 % |
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