Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman was livid after giving up four goals and getting pulled against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.
Jeremy Swayman came into Thursday night's game between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens as one of the best goalies in the NHL.
With a goals-against average of 2.21 and a save percentage of .920, Swayman is among the very best in the league. He even had a record of 9-3-1 to boot.
However, he did not play his best game against the Canadiens, letting in four goals on 17 shots. Things got so bad that Bruins head coach Marco Sturm pulled him in the second period after the fourth goal.
Jeremy Swayman lets his feelings be known
After being pulled, Swayman could be seen staring down Sturm as he skated back to the bench. It was fascinating to watch, as Swayman was clearly upset.
You rarely see a goaltender exercise that kind of power move on their coach, although it just goes to show how much he cares.
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Very few goaltenders enjoy being pulled. It is one of the most isolating feelings in the world, and Swayman understood that on Thursday night.
Whether or not Sturm even noticed Swayman's response is currently unknown. Quite frankly, Sturm probably doesn't care. He simply did what was best for his team.
Some nights, you have to admit that you just don't have it as a goaltender. The pucks are flying by, and even when your defense hangs you out to dry, making a save is impossible.
Swayman is a good goalie, and the Bruins are a great team. It's unlikely that this is going to sink him. He can come back stronger next time.
For the time being, though, he may need to work on his reaction to getting pulled. Ultimately, this was not the best look.
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