DiPietro allowed two goals on 28 shots in Thursday's 2-0 preseason loss to the Flyers.
DiPietro has allowed four goals on 60 shots over two outings this preseason. That level of performance should be more than enough to secure his spot in the backup role this season. Jeremy Swayman will probably get a tune-up Friday versus the Capitals to close out the Bruins' preseason slate, though Jiri Patera could also get a chance to respond to DiPietro's strong exhibition play.
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Bruins' Michael DiPietro: Between pipes Thursday
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DiPietro will guard the road goal versus the Flyers in Thursday's preseason game, Belle Fraser of the Bruins' official site reports.
DiPietro was busy in his first preseason game, stopping 30 of 32 shots Sunday versus the Capitals. He'll get a second appearance as he prepares for what will likely be his first full campaign in the NHL, serving as backup to Jeremy Swayman.
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Bruins' Michael DiPietro: Makes 30 saves in preseason win
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DiPietro turned aside 30 of 32 shots during Sunday's 3-2 preseason overtime win over the Capitals.
DiPietro drew the start during Sunday's preseason opener and played the entire matchup. He faced plenty of shots and was productive en route to the overtime victory. DiPietro made just one regular-season appearance at the NHL level last year but will likely serve as Jeremy Swayman's backup to begin the 2026-27 season.
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Bruins' Michael DiPietro: Earns third shutout of AHL season
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DiPietro posted a 20-save shutout in AHL Providence's 1-0 win over Springfield on Sunday.
DiPietro has won 12 of his last 14 games, posting two shutouts in that span. He's been superb throughout the campaign with a 34-7-1 record, a 1.88 GAA and a .931 save percentage over a career-high 44 games. Providence looks set for a lengthy playoff run, so DiPietro probably won't be getting called up to the NHL unless absolutely necessary.
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Bruins' Michael DiPietro: Sent back to minors
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DiPietro was assigned to AHL Providence on Friday, Scott McLaughlin of WEEI reports.
DiPietro was recalled by Boston on an emergency basis Wednesday, but his return to the minors will allow him to play in games for Providence over the weekend. Over 28 appearances in the AHL this year, he's gone 21-5-0 with a 1.64 GAA and .942 save percentage.
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Bruins' Michael DiPietro: On waivers for AHL assignment
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DiPietro was placed on waivers by the Bruins for the purpose of assignment to AHL Providence, Belle Fraser of the Bruins' official site reports Sunday.
DiPietro was excellent with Providence last year, going 26-8-7 with a 2.05 GAA and a .927 save percentage across 40 regular-season outings. The Bruins will try to sneak him through waivers, but he's got a chance to be claimed by a goalie-needy team in a busy day of waivers around the league.
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Bruins' Michael DiPietro: Returned to Providence
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DiPietro was reassigned to AHL Providence on Friday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports.
DiPietro was recalled Tuesday, as Jeremy Swayman was on the United States roster at the 4 Nations Face-Off. DiPietro is having a stellar season at the AHL level this season, going 17-7-4 with a 2.00 GAA and a .928 save percentage across 28 starts.
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Bruins' Michael DiPietro: Added to NHL roster
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DiPietro will join the Bruins as a practice player, the team announced Tuesday.
Jeremy Swayman remains with Team USA for the 4 Nations Face-Off, so the Bruins brought DiPietro up from AHL Providence to fill out the roster. Once Swayman rejoins the squad, look for the 25-year-old DiPietro to head back to the minors where he figures to spend the bulk of the remaining games.
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Bruins' Michael DiPietro: Called up by Boston
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DiPietro was recalled from AHL Providence on Thursday.
DiPietro was sent down by the Bruins ahead of the regular season, but he'll rejoin the NHL club for the first time this year after head coach Joe Sacco said that Jeremy Swayman was dealing with an injury following his exit from Wednesday's game against the Devils. DiPietro has made 22 appearances for Providence this year, going 14-5-3 with a 1.95 GAA.
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Bruins' Michael DiPietro: Sent to Providence
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DiPietro was placed on waivers Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
DiPietro has played in three NHL games with the Canucks, his last one being in the 2021-22 season when he gave up three goals on 17 shots and took the loss. DiPietro was solid in 30 AHL appearances in 2023-24, going 18-9-2 with a 2.51 GAA and a .918 save percentage with Providence. He should return to Providence once he passes through waivers.
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Bruins' Michael DiPietro: Up in NHL again
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DiPietro was recalled from AHL Providence on Saturday, per CapFriendly.
DiPietro is starting to bounce between the leagues frequently, though that may change if the Bruins don't get past the Maple Leafs in Saturday's Game 7.
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Bruins' Michael DiPietro: Returns to minors
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DiPietro was reassigned to AHL Providence on Friday, per Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal.
DiPietro was summoned Tuesday so the Bruins would have a third goaltender on their playoff roster. He might be recalled ahead of Game 7 on Saturday against Toronto to continue to serve that function. DiPietro hasn't played for Boston in the regular season or playoffs in 2023-24, but he did record a 2.51 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 30 regular-season outings with Providence.
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Bruins' Michael DiPietro: Rises to NHL
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DiPietro was called up from AHL Providence on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
DiPietro is likely up with the Bruins as an emergency third goalie for the playoffs. He signed a one-year, two-way contract extension with the Bruins in March, setting him up to once again fill an organizational depth role in 2024-25.
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Bruins' Michael DiPietro: Waived Sunday
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DiPietro was placed on waivers by the Bruins on Sunday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.
DiPietro went 19-9-0 with a 2.61 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 29 games with ECHL Maine last season. If the 24-year-old netminder clears, he will compete for a spot with AHL Providence.
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Bruins' Michael DiPietro: Signs two-way deal with Bruins
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DiPietro signed a one-year, two-way contract with Boston on Monday.
DiPietro posted a 19-9-0 record with a 2.61 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 29 appearances with ECHL Maine last season. He also stopped 33 of 35 shots in a 4-2 win over Syracuse on March 15 during his lone AHL outing of 2022-23 for Providence. The 24-year-old netminder will probably be back in the minors for the start of the 2023-24 campaign.
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Canucks' Michael DiPietro: Heads to Abbotsford
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The Canucks reassigned DiPietro to AHL Abbotsford on Friday.
The goalie vacates the taxi squad a day after joining it. DiPietro's only NHL game so far this season was Sunday's three-goal loss to St. Louis.
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Canucks' Michael DiPietro: Transferred to taxi squad
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DiPietro was reassigned from the active roster to the taxi squad Thursday.
The 22-year-old DiPietro was demoted to the taxi squad upon the return of Thatcher Demko and Jaroslav Halak from the NHL's COVID-19 protocols. DiPietro stopped 14 of 17 shots in Sunday's 3-1 loss to St. Louis. He is unlikely to make a second NHL appearance as long as Demko, Halak and Spencer Martin remain healthy.
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Canucks' Michael DiPietro: Starting Sunday
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DiPietro will defend the blue paint Sunday against visiting St. Louis.
DiPietro will make his NHL season debut Sunday against the Blues. The 22-year-old has posted a 4-7-2 record with a 3.19 GAA and an .896 save percentage with AHL Abbotsford in 2021-22. On the road this season, the Blues have gone 8-7-3 while averaging 31.1 shots on goal and 3.17 goals for.
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Canucks' Michael DiPietro: Returning to AHL affiliate
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DiPietro was assigned from the taxi squad to AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday.
DiPietro has recently served as an emergency goaltender with Jaroslav Halak (COVID-19 protocols) out. The 22-year-old DiPietro is unlikely to see much time at the NHL level this season.
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Canucks' Michael DiPietro: Designated for taxi squad
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DiPietro is expected to be assigned to the taxi squad and join the Canucks on their road trip, Rick Dhaliwal of TSN 1040 Vancouver reports.
DiPietro will be needed as an emergency option with the big club as Jaroslav Halak went into the COVID-19 protocols Saturday. Thatcher Demko and Spencer Martin are still expected to handle most of the goaltending duties while Halak is out.
