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Swayman's outburst reflects Bruins' issues

April 27, 2026

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In a disappointing Game 4 for the Boston Bruins, goalie Jeremy Swayman was visibly frustrated after being pulled during a blowout loss to the Buffalo Sabres. The Bruins fell behind 6-1, with Swayman allowing six goals on 29 shots before being replaced by Joonas Korpisalo.

As he left the ice, Swayman was seen screaming at his teammates, expressing his dissatisfaction with their performance, a sentiment echoed by head coach Marco Sturm, who praised Swayman's emotion, stating, 'At least one guy.' Defenseman Charlie McAvoy also shared his embarrassment over the team's performance, emphasizing the importance of turning the situation into motivation going forward.

The Bruins' struggles at home were highlighted by their record, now 3-10 in their last 13 home playoff games, marking their worst stretch since the 1990s. The Sabres capitalized on the Bruins' mistakes, scoring four times within the first 14 minutes of the game, which culminated in Swayman’s early exit.

Following this defeat, the Bruins are now facing elimination in Game 5 at KeyBank Center, where they must rally to avoid being ousted from the playoffs.

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