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Bruins Stunned 6-1, Zadorov Fined, Reset for Game 5

4/28/2026

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Summary

Bruins Regroup

Marco Sturm said Bruins must regroup after a 6-1 Game 4 loss and that the Game 5 roster is uncertain.
Nikita Zadorov was fined $5,000, received a five-minute major and game misconduct for a cross-check on Victor Dahlin, while Viktor Arvidsson missed practice.
David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy said the effort was waste and the team must reset for Game 5.
Jeremy Swayman said Bruins will embrace the chance and play with a Game 5 mentality.

Summary

Swayman Viral Outburst

Bruins fell behind 4-0 in the first period, the first such deficit in the team’s 102-year playoff history.
Jeremy Swayman entered the series ranked second in the NHL with a 28.8 GSAE rating and posted a .931 save-percentage in three games.
TD Garden fans booed David Pastrnak after a turnover and repeatedly chanted “Sway-man.”
A short video of Swayman’s bench outburst quickly went viral, sparking speculation about his shouted words.

History

Historical Context

Founded in 1924, the Original Six Boston Bruins earned the Eastern Conference’s best 116-point record in 2023-24. Their 2011 first-round duel with the Montreal Canadiens, where they erased a 0-2 deficit to win in seven games, remains a hallmark of resilience. In 2024 they now trail 4-0 in Game 1 of the opening round, reviving pressure on management.

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Bruins Regroup

Marco Sturm said Bruins must regroup after a 6-1 Game 4 loss and that the Game 5 roster is uncertain.
Nikita Zadorov was fined $5,000, received a five-minute major and game misconduct for a cross-check on Victor Dahlin, while Viktor Arvidsson missed practice.
David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy said the effort was waste and the team must reset for Game 5.
Jeremy Swayman said Bruins will embrace the chance and play with a Game 5 mentality.

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