Boston Bruins Defeat Canadiens 6-4 in Opener

Jeremy Swayman's return to the Boston Bruins was marked by a 6-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, following his signing of an eight-year, $66 million contract after a holdout during training camp. Swayman, who made 21 saves, was warmly welcomed by fans, emphasizing the strong support from the Boston community. Key performances included Mark Kastelic scoring two goals, and contributions from Elias Lindholm and Cole Koepke, each with a goal and two assists. Despite an early deficit, the Bruins took control with four consecutive goals, with Charlie McAvoy and David Pastrnak also scoring. Montreal managed a late comeback attempt, narrowing the lead to 5-4, before Kastelic secured the win with a goal 17 seconds later. The Bruins, now preparing to face the Los Angeles Kings, showed improvement from their opening loss to the Florida Panthers, but head coach Jim Montgomery noted areas for defensive improvement.