For the first 25 minutes, Swayman and Marc-Andre Fleury were matching each other save for save. The 40-year-old Fleury is concluding a Hall of Fame career. He is a throwback, not as wedded to technique and precision like goalies of Swayman’s generation. The athletic and effervescent Fleury remains an inspiration to competitors like Swayman, 26.

Considering their position on the periphery of the playoff picture, every point is precious for the Bruins right now. And on Tuesday at the Garden, they grabbed both available to them in a 3-0 win over the Minnesota Wild.

BOSTON -- Jeremy Swayman, who will represent the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off from Feb. 12-20, made 35 saves for the Boston Bruins in a 3-0 win against the Minnesota Wild at TD Garden on Tuesday. It was Swayman's third shutout this season and 15th in the NHL.