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Bruins' Jeremy Swayman Olympics mistake propelled him into playoff stardom
TL;DR
Jeremy Swayman's mistake at the Olympics didn't hinder his performance; instead, it fueled his rise to playoff stardom with the Boston Bruins. He is now poised to showcase his skills on a larger stage.
Key points
- Jeremy Swayman made a notable mistake at the Olympics
- The mistake involved a goal from near center-ice
- Swayman is now performing well in the playoffs
- He aims to redeem himself after the Olympic experience
- Swayman plays for the Boston Bruins
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The painful, most memorable image of Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman at the Olympics wasn't his Team USA gold medal.
It was that goal he managed to give up from near center-ice.
That didn't set Swayman back, though. Goalies give up goals.
And when the playoffs began Sunday, Swayman looked ready to redeem himself with a hockey world watching.
The national broadcast on ESPN featured Swayman on the top of his game early.
He made 15 first period saves, including a few huge ones on a Buffalo powerplay.
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There's a lot of playoff hockey left, but this kind of play from Swayman is exactly the kind of thing that can be massive in the postseason.
The team with the hottest goalie often goes on the deepest run.
Swayman is a long way removed from those mistakes.
Now, he simply looks ready to make life very difficult for the Sabres.
He's got a gold medal. Can he go for more hardware?
If he keeps playing like this, he sure can.
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Q&A
What mistake did Jeremy Swayman make at the Olympics?
Jeremy Swayman gave up a goal from near center-ice during the Olympics.
How did Swayman's Olympic experience impact his playoff performance?
Swayman's Olympic mistake motivated him to perform better, leading to his emergence as a standout during the playoffs.
What team does Jeremy Swayman play for in the NHL?
Jeremy Swayman plays for the Boston Bruins in the NHL.
