Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman Lands Back Inside NHL’s Top 5 Goaltenders
Swayman’s rebound season included 31 wins, a Vezina Trophy finalist finish and 28.8 goals saved above expected, according to MoneyPuck.
- NHL Network released its preseason 'Top 10' goalie rankings on August 17, placing Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman in the top five and Montreal Canadiens netminder Jakub Dobes among the league's elite.
- Swayman secured his top-five spot following a 2025-26 season where he went 31-18-4 with a 2.71 goals-against average, a performance that earned him Vezina Trophy finalist honors.
- Montreal netminder Dobes earned a top-10 ranking, cementing his status as a pillar of the club's future; the Canadiens committed more than $16 million to the 25-year-old on July 2, signing him to a three-year extension.
- Swayman recorded 1,426 saves last season, ranking fifth in the league, while leading all goalies with 38 starts boasting a.900 save percentage or better; he also started for Team USA at the IIHF World Championship.
- Heading into the 2026-27 season, the Bruins and Canadiens rely on these goalies to remain competitive in the Eastern Conference as both organizations build upon their recent playoff experiences.
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Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman Lands Back Inside NHL’s Top 5 Goaltenders
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