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Bruins goalie takes accountability after down season
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Jeremy Swayman's first year as the Bruins ' No. 1 goalie didn't go as planned. After missing all of training camp and the preseason while the two sides worked out a long-term contract, Swayman put together a 22-29-7 record with a 3.11 goals-against average and an .892 save percentage.
While the numbers were disappointing — especially after signing an eight-year extension just before the season started — Swayman is going into the offseason with plenty to work on.
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"I take accountability, I wanted to play better," Swayman said Thursday during the Bruins ' end-of-season media availability. "I know that I can play better and that's something that I can't wait to work on. This team is going to be a lot different next year with what we learned this year and we have a lot to look forward to.
"One thing that I really want to be is a guy and a goalie that can stay in the moment and really focus on the here and now and not let past stuff affect my present," he added. "And I think moving forward, I can't wait to be a part of training camp and use it as an extremely valuable piece to start a season."
Swayman played a career-high 58 games — 14 more than last season. The goalie said he had no issues with the workload and that his body and mind always felt ready for the next game.
"It's a testament to the trainers here and work that we put in to allow my body to maintain that physical load," Swayman said.
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Swayman now goes into the offseason with a contract under his belt and an eye on improving for the 2025-26 season.
"What I learned this year is gonna be really beneficial for a lot of years to come," Swayman said. "I want to be a top goaltender in this league, and I know that I have the ability to do that."
