The Bruins continue their homestand with a matinee duel

Jeremy Swayman, who had just signed an eight-year, $66 million contract, secured victory in his first outing, less than a week after putting pen to paper.

The Bruins won both meetings against the Kings in 2023.

When: Saturday, 1 p.m

Where: TD Garden, Boston

TV, radio: NESN, WBZ-FM 98.5

Line: Boston -150. O/U: 5.5.

KINGS

Season balance: 1-0-0. vs. spread: 1:0. Over/Under: 0-1

Last 10 games: 5-5-0. vs. spread: 6-4. Over/Under: 5-5

BRUINS

Season balance: 1-1-0. vs. spread: 1-1. Over/Under: 2:0

Last 10 games: 4-6-0. vs. spread: 5-5. Over/Under: 5-5

TEAM STATISTICS

Goals scored: Los Angeles 3, Boston 10

Goals allowed: Los Angeles 1, Boston 10

Power play: Los Angeles 20.0%, Boston 22.2%

Penalty minutes: Los Angeles 15, Boston 31

Penalty shootout: Los Angeles 100%, Boston 91.7%

Faceoffs won: Los Angeles 41.7%, Boston 49.2%

Statistics of the day: First-year Bruin Cole Koepke has three points (1 G, 2 A) in two games, more than he had in his previous two seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Notes: After their first win of the young season, the Boston Bruins continue their three-game homestand with a Saturday matinee against the Los Angeles Kings. … In an improved performance, the Bruins picked up a 6-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Boston on Thursday, two nights after their season-opening loss at Florida. … The key storyline was the return of goaltender Jeremy Swayman (20 saves), making his first appearance since signing an eight-year, $66 million contract last weekend. He held out through training camp and preseason games while waiting for a new contract. … Free agent signing Elias Lindholm (one goal, two assists) and strong fourth-liners Mark Kastelic (two goals) and Cole Koepke all scored their first goals as Bruins against Montreal. … Veterans Charlie McAvoy and David Pastrnak contributed their second goals in as many games. … Forward Matt Poitras is “very close” to returning from injury and Montgomery hinted he could play on Saturday. The 20-year-old, who underwent season-ending shoulder surgery last February, has yet to play this season. … Los Angeles, continuing its seven-game season-opening road trip due to home arena renovations, used Anze Kopitar's natural third-period hat trick to secure a 3-1 win Thursday at Buffalo.

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