It was just confirmed for Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman: Team USA issued a statement

Team USA revealed its official 2026 Winter Olympics roster Friday, and Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman is on it. Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is also headed to the Games, giving Boston two big pieces on the U.S. side.

A few months ago, this didn't feel like a lock. Swayman's rough patches last season had people wondering if the crease would go in a different direction, especially with how ruthless Olympic selections can be.

That's why this news lands as a real comeback moment. Swayman has steadied his game this year, looked sharper in big spots, and earned his way back into the national team conversation the hard way.

For the Bruins, it's also a vote of confidence in the face of a chaotic first half. When your goalie gets picked for the Olympics, it sends a message that the talent is still there, even if the standings have been messy.

Jim McBride summed it up quickly, noting Swayman and McAvoy will represent the USA.

The McAvoy piece matters too, because Team USA doesn't just take names, it takes role certainty. Boston's top defenseman fits that bill, and it's another reminder the Bruins still have elite building blocks.

As a Bruins fan, I'm genuinely happy for him because the noise around goalies gets cruel fast. This is a career stamp that says the bounce back is real, not just a hot week.

The Olympic stage is different, a short tournament, little runway, and every mistake magnified. If Swayman gets even one start, the experience alone can harden a goalie in a way the NHL grind can't.

Now the pressure flips back to Boston. The Bruins need Swayman to keep rolling, keep leading, and keep stacking strong outings so this selection feels like the start of a bigger second half.