The Boston Bruins defeated the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at TD Garden. For the Bruins, James van Riemsdyk notched two goals, one of which came in overtime on a power play.
Colton Sissons’ goal for the Predators in the opening frame gave them the advantage. Later in the period, van Riemsdyk’s goal for the Bruins on the penalty play leveled the score. Up to van Riemsdyk’s game-winning goal in the third period, the score was tied.
To win, Jeremy Swayman, a goalie for the Bruins, made 25 saves. Juuse Saros, the goalie for the Predators, lost after making 28 saves.
With the victory, the Bruins raised their record to 2-0-0 while the Predators dropped to 0-1-1.
The Big Night for Van Riemsdyk.
For the Bruins, Van Riemsdyk had a great night, scoring two goals to lead the club to victory. During the first period’s power play, he scored his first goal. He leveled the score at 1-1 by deflecting a Charlie McAvoy shot past Saros.
His second goal gave the Bruins a 3-2 advantage in the third quarter. David Pastrnak’s shot was deflected by him past Saros.
In the off-season, Van Riemsdyk joined the Bruins as a free agent. He is a physically intimidating striker who can score goals. He is a great addition to the lineup for the Bruins.
Clicks on Bruins’ Power Play
On Saturday, the Bruins’ power play performed admirably, going 2-for-4. Both of the Bruins’ power play goals were scored by Van Riemsdyk.
A recent strength for the Bruins has been their power play. They had the third-best power play at the end of the previous season in the NHL.
Net Swayman Solid
Swayman made 25 saves to give the Bruins the win. He performed particularly well in the third period, when the Predators were attempting to tie the score.
Swayman serves as Linus Ullmark’s backup for the Bruins. He is a talented young goalkeeper who is still growing. He demonstrated on Saturday that he can be an NHL starting goalie with a strong performance.
Defeated Predators lament their defeat
After establishing a 1-0 lead in the first period, the Predators were upset with the outcome.
According to Predators head coach John Hynes, “We didn’t play our best game tonight.” We missed our own opportunities and forfeited too many power plays. We have to improve.
Despite being a youthful and talented squad, the Predators are still figuring out how to win. If they want to win this season, they must play better on special teams and with greater consistency.
Conclusion
On Saturday night, the Bruins upset the Predators 3-2 courtesy to two goals from van Riemsdyk and a strong outing by Swayman. With the victory, the Bruins raised their record to 2-0-0 while the Predators dropped to 0-1-1.
On Saturday, the Bruins’ power play performed admirably, going 2-for-4. Both of the Bruins’ power play goals were scored by Van Riemsdyk.
Swayman made 25 saves to give the Bruins the win. He performed particularly well in the third period, when the Predators were attempting to tie the score.
After establishing a 1-0 lead in the first period, the Predators were upset with the outcome.
Analysis
The Bruins had a successful start to the season with their victory over the Predators. They contributed from every player in the roster, and they looked strong on both ends of the rink.
Van Riemsdyk stood out in particular. He was a force on the power play and notched two goals. He is a great addition to the Bruins’ roster and might play a big role in their success this year.
On Saturday, the Bruins’ power play was likewise excellent. They had a 2-for-4 performance and in the third period’s power play, they scored the game-winning goal. The power play for the Bruins was a strength for them last season, and it appears like it will be again this season.
Swayman played well in goal as well. He assisted the Bruins in winning by making 25 stops. Swayman is the Bruins’ back-up goalie, but he demonstrated on Saturday that he has what it takes to start games.
