The Boston Bruins got their season off to the ideal start after a 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals at the Capital One Arena on Wednesday. Jeremy Swayman produced a standout performance that saw him stop 35 of 36 shots to kickstart Marco Sturm’s tenure with a win.

“That’s something we need to build on right away and take pride in. I think we did a great job just sticking to our routs, making great reads, blocking shots when needed. That’s something you really want to see early on,” the 26-year-old said after the game per NHL.com, encouraging his team to build on what was a solid defensive performance.

Swayman produced multiple big saves, including one off Nic Dowd on a semi-breakaway in the second period following a bad Boston line change, keeping the game scoreless at the t

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