Jeremy Swayman stops 35 shots as the Bruins shut out the Wild 3-0

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Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman, left, is congratulated after shutting out the Minnesota Wild 3-0 after an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) tries to clear the puck away from Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha (18) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) keeps an eye on the puck on a shot by Minnesota Wild left wing Liam Ohgren (28) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Boston Bruins center Trent Frederic (11) is congratulated after his goal against the Minnesota Wild during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) scores on Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) makes a save on a shot by Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi (23) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Boston Bruins center Charlie Coyle (13) jumps out of the path of the puck against Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) makes a save on a shot by Boston Bruins center John Beecher (19) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Boston Bruins center Morgan Geekie (39) is congratulated by David Pastrnak (88) after his goal against the Minnesota Wild during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

By DOUG ALDEN

BOSTON (AP) — Charlie McAvoy got his 299th career point with a goal in the second period and Jeremy Swayman stopped 35 shots for his third shutout of the season as the Boston Bruins beat the Minnesota Wild 3-0 on Tuesday night.

Trent Frederic scored and Morgan Geekie added an empty-net goal in the final minute for the Bruins.

Marc-Andre Fleury had 32 saves for the Wild, who swept the Bruins in both meetings last season but could not get anything past Swayman on Tuesday. Minnesota was shut out for the second straight game.

Boston forward Mark Kastelic was activated from injured reserve and returned to the lineup for the first time since Jan. 20.

Minnesota defenseman Jonas Brodin returned after missing 12 games with a lower-body injury and forward Marcus Johansson was back after missing eight games with a concussion.

Takeaways

The Wild, who entered the game with an NHL-best 20 road wins, lost their second straight after winning the first three of a five-game road trip.

The Bruins won their second straight and for the third time in five games with just two to go before the 4 Nations Face-Off break.

Key moment

Swayman went from post-to-post in time to make a big glove save on Matt Boldy’s slap shot from the point 1:10 after Frederic’s goal put Boston up 2-0.

Key stat

Swayman, who was 0-2 in two career starts against Minnesota, stopped 14 shots in the second and 14 more in the third, holding on for his 15th career shutout.

Up Next

The Wild head home to host the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, and the Bruins hit the road for a game Wednesday night at the New York Rangers.

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