Watch: David Pastrnak beats Jeremy Swayman twice in All-Star matchup
The Bruins teammates turned into rivals during the NHL All-Star game, and Pastrnak scored the shootout game-winner on his goalie.
David Pastrnak and Jeremy Swayman got a taste of what it’s like to match up against each other during Saturday’s NHL All-Star game.
It didn’t go particularly well for Swayman.
The Bruins’ goalie celebrated his first career All-Star selection, and looked solid in net for Team MacKinnon during the semifinal matchup. But, as other goalies have learned over the years, trying to stop Pastrnak in a shootout is a tall task. Even if you’re as familiar with his game as Swayman is.
Pastrnak skated in all alone with an opportunity to send Team McDavid to the final, and brought out his signature shootout move on his fellow Bruin. Swayman went low, and Pastrnak rocketed the puck over his glove for the win.
Pastrnak and Swayman shared a smile and joked during the handshake line after the game.
“It was definitely weird in the shootout, in the game I wanted to get one on him,” Pastrnak said on the ice postgame.
Fortunately for Pastrnak, he was able to get a shot past his teammate in regulation, as well. Team McDavid trailed by two goals with under a minute left in the final period, and pulled the goalie to try and spark a comeback. With the extra man, Pastrnak found an open pocket in the slot and ripped a wrist shot by Swayman.
The Bruins star forward also assisted Connor McDavid’s game-tying goal to send the contest to a shootout.
Pastrnak and his team will play in the All-Star championship game and a share of $1 million to split amongst the team. The only thing standing in Pastrnak’s way? Team Matthews, coached by Boston’s own Jim Montgomery.
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