Swayman wishes dad happy birthday after Game 5 win

Bruins goalie makes 28 saves in win against Panthers

Swayman postgame

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By Anna Kulesa
@akulesa_ NHL.com Staff Writer

Jeremy Swayman delivered his father a perfect birthday present: a Game 5 win.

The Boston Bruins goalie wished his dad a happy birthday after he led his team to a 2-1 win against the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday.

During a postgame interview with Sportsnet, Swayman was asked what it meant to get the win on his father’s birthday.

“Happy Birthday, Dad. I love you so much,” Swayman said. “See you in Boston.”

Swayman sealed the Bruins victory with a stellar stop on a shot down low by Panthers forward Sam Reinhart with seconds left in the third period.

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The young goalie made 28 saves to force a Game 6 against the Panthers and send the series back to TD Garden on Friday.

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