"But even with several lineup stalwarts like David Pastrnak and Jeremy Swayman making their preseason debuts, it wasn't enough for Boston to come away with a win - as the Bruins fell to the Flyers 3-2 in a shootout. Sean Kuraly and Morgan Geekie scored for the Bruins, while Swayman stopped 20 of the 22 shots that came his way in the shootout defeat."
"Pastrnak - making his preseason debut after missing the first few days of camp with knee tendinitis - looked no worse for wear against the Flyers. The Bruins winger set up Sean Kuraly's second-period tally shortly after exiting the penalty box, while also doling out four hits over 19:35 of ice time. Pastrnak is not a power forward by any means. But it was encouraging to see Boston's top player go full-tilt in what could be his lone preseason tune-up before regular-season action begins. "It's been a long summer, so today was a perfect reminder of how much I love the game and enjoy it," Pastrnak said. "When I feel like I did today, I know I can do a lot of things.""
The Bruins opened a preseason game at TD Garden with most top players in the lineup, using the contest as a heavy-duty dress rehearsal before Oct. 8. David Pastrnak returned from knee tendinitis and played a full shift, setting up Sean Kuraly's second-period goal and recording four hits in 19:35 of ice time. Sean Kuraly and Morgan Geekie provided Boston's scoring, while Jeremy Swayman stopped 20 of 22 shots in the shootout. Marco Sturm deployed veteran-heavy forward and defensive pairs, prioritizing regulars over roster-bubble minutes during this outing.
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