Sturm’s System Shines: Bruins Grind Out Opening Night Victory

The Marco Sturm era in Boston is officially underway — and it started exactly how he drew it up. The Boston Bruins defeated the Washington Capitals 3–1 on opening night behind David Pastrňák’s three-point performance and a 35-save gem from Jeremy Swayman . Host Ian McLaren breaks down how Sturm’s system shined , with defensive layers, blocked shots, and disciplined special teams leading the way. In today’s episode: How the Bruins executed Sturm’s defensive-first identity Why Jeremy Swayman was Boston’s backbone (and early MVP candidate) David Pastrňák and Elias Lindholm showing instant chemistry The role of structure, sacrifice, and special teams in the win Plus, a full preview of the home opener vs. Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks 🎧 Tune in to Locked On Boston Bruins for daily game recaps, stats breakdowns, and insight into Marco Sturm’s new system — Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.