Swayman was awarded a one-year, $3.475 million contract with Boston on Tuesday by an independent arbitrator, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Swayman posted a 24-6-4 record last season with four shutouts, a 2.27 GAA and a .920 save percentage over 37 appearances. He shared the crease with 2023 Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark, which will likely be the case again next campaign. The goaltending duo of the Bruins won the William M. Jennings Trophy after allowing a league-low 177 goals against during the 2022-23 regular season.

Swayman stopped 27 shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers in Game 7 of the Bruins' first-round series.

EDGE Analysis

Getting his first start of the postseason, Swayman fell behind 2-0 early in the second period, but the netminder regained his focus and saw Boston roar back to take a 3-2 lead in the third, only for things to fall apart in stunning fashion for the Presidents' Trophy winners. Swayman took a back seat to Linus Ullmark this year but still posted strong numbers (2.37 GAA and .920 save percentage) over 37 regular-season appearances. That arrangement figures to continue in 2023-24. Swayman will need a new contract as a restricted free agent this summer.

Swayman will face the Panthers at home for Sunday's Game 7 matchup, EElliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Swayman will make his first start since April 13 after Linus Ullmark started the first six games of the series. After the Panthers won Games 5 and 6 to force a Game 7, the Bruins will turn to Swayman, who posted a 2.27 GAA and a .920 save percentage during the regular season. He struggled against Florida during the regular season though, going 0-1-1 while allowing eight goals on 67 in two games.

Contrary to an earlier report, Swayman will serve as the backup goaltender in Friday's road game against Florida, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Swayman was initially expected to start Friday because Linus Ullmark (undisclosed) was questionable for the contest. However, Ullmark will instead play between the pipes for the third straight game. Swayman had a 24-6-4 record, 2.27 GAA and .920 save percentage in 37 outings during the regular season, so he's a solid alternative if the Bruins need him during their playoff run.

Swayman is expected to start in Florida on Friday, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Swayman should make his first appearance of the playoffs after Linus Ullmark (undisclosed) was between the pipes for the first two games of the best-of-seven series. Swayman was 24-6-4 with a 2.27 GAA and .920 save percentage this season. Swayman was 0-1-1 against the Panthers this season, giving up eight goals on 67 shots.

Swayman (illness) will dress as Linus Ullmark's backup Monday against the Panthers, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Swayman was considered a game-time decision due to his illness but he's healthy enough to suit up on the bench. The Bruins will turn to Ullmark to begin their postseason run. Swayman finished the regular season with a strong 2.27 GAA and .920 save percentage through 37 games.

Swayman (illness) is expected to be a game-time decision for Game 1 against Florida on Monday after taking part in Bruins' optional morning skate, WBZ Boston Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Swayman and Linus Ullmark (illness) are both under the weather, so a starter for Monday's series opener may not be determined until closer to game time. The Bruins recalled netminder Brandon Bussi from AHL Providence on Monday under emergency conditions.

Swayman (illness) missed Sunday's practice, Conor Ryan of Boston.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Swayman could still be available for Game 1 against Florida on Monday. If he is forced to sit out Boston's playoff opener, the team will need to bring up a goaltender to serve as Linus Ullmark's backup.

Swayman made 30 saves in a 5-4 win over Montreal on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

It was Swayman's eighth straight win. He and Linus Ullmark won the William M. Jennings Trophy, awarded each season to the goalies who play at least 25 games for the team that allows the fewest goals in the NHL. Boston allowed just 174 goals (2.12 per game), with Swayman playing 37 games (33 starts) and Ullmark playing 49 (48 starts).

Swayman will defend the road goal during Thursday's matchup with Montreal, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Swayman was solid in his last start Sunday versus the Flyers, stopping 34 of 37 shots en route to a 5-3 win. The 24-year-old goaltender will try to secure his 24th victory of the season in a favorable road matchup with a Canadiens squad that's 17-20-3 at home this year. Look for Swayman to take a back seat to Linus Ullmark (undisclosed) once the Bruins' first-round playoff series versus the Panthers gets underway.