The Bruins aren't committing to a goaltender for Game 2 of their first-round series against the Maple Leafs on Monday even after Jeremy Swayman's dominant 35-save performance in Game 1.
in strict rotation during the regular season, and Boston's coach Jim Montgomery may keep that pattern alive in the playoffs, too.
That wasn't surprising given Swayman's excellence against Toronto in the regular season, posting a 3-0-0 record and .959 SV% in those previous outings. Swayman held the Leafs mostly at bay again in a near-flawless performance Saturday, withIf Swayman hasn't officially gotten the call yet for Monday's game, it's clear he impressed Montgomery.
It was Swayman's ability to shut down the Leafs' top skaters -- including this season's Rocket Richard Trophy winner-- that caught Montgomery's attention and the way Swayman stood tall in tense moments. Choosing to stick with Swayman's hot hand or go back to Ullmark will be the Bruins' next critical decision. Ullmark was solid in the regular season with a 22-10-7 record and .915 SV%. Montgomery rode Ullmark for most of the Bruins' first-round series against thelast year, leaving Swayman out until Game 7 behind a lengthy 17-day layoff between starts.
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