A Boston Bruin player scored a crucial goal in the opening game of the team’s second-round playoff series on the same day his second child was born.Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo said his wife, Mayson, gave birth to their son, Crew, at about 3 a.m. Monday.Carlo missed the morning skate before Game 1 against the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Florida, and Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery was unsure but hopeful that Carlo would make it in time for the game.At 2 p.m., Carlo hopped on a flight to Florida and was able to make it in time for the game.”I’m so thankful, so proud of my wife,” Carlo said. “I’m really thankful for the Bruins, the Jacobs as well for how they handled the situation. It was incredible, the support that they gave me.”The Bruins shared a video on social media that showed Carlo arriving at Amerant Bank Arena before the game and being congratulated by his teammates in the locker room.With 21 seconds remaining in the second period, Carlo scored a goal that gave the Bruins a 3-1 lead over the Panthers.The Bruins went on to win the game 5-1.”I don’t celebrate often, but I raised my hands with that one,” said Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman. “It’s so incredible what he did today and just the attitude that he brought. He was so excited.”I can only imagine what it’s like, leaving your little one and your wife at home right after,” Swayman added. “Mayson’s a big part of this team, too, because of that: allowing him to come and be here, and supporting him.”After Game 1, Carlo has a plus-minus rating of +5 in Boston’s first eight games this postseason, with two goals and an assist.The 27-year-old has now appeared in 67 career playoff games with the Bruins and has tallied four goals and nine assists with a +12 rating.Crew Carlo was born less than two days after his father and the Bruins celebrated a thrilling Game 7 overtime win against the Toronto Maple Leafs.Brandon and Mayson Carlo have a daughter, Wren, who was born in September 2021.
BOSTON —
A Boston Bruin player scored a crucial goal in the opening game of the team’s second-round playoff series on the same day his second child was born.
Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo said his wife, Mayson, gave birth to their son, Crew, at about 3 a.m. Monday.
Carlo missed the morning skate before Game 1 against the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Florida, and Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery was unsure but hopeful that Carlo would make it in time for the game.
At 2 p.m., Carlo hopped on a flight to Florida and was able to make it in time for the game.
“I’m so thankful, so proud of my wife,” Carlo said. “I’m really thankful for the Bruins, the Jacobs [family] as well for how they handled the situation. It was incredible, the support that they gave me.”
The Bruins shared a video on social media that showed Carlo arriving at Amerant Bank Arena before the game and being congratulated by his teammates in the locker room.
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With 21 seconds remaining in the second period, Carlo scored a goal that gave the Bruins a 3-1 lead over the Panthers.
The Bruins went on to win the game 5-1.
“I don’t celebrate often, but I raised my hands with that one,” said Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman. “It’s so incredible what he did today and just the attitude that he brought. He was so excited.
“I can only imagine what it’s like, leaving your little one and your wife at home right after,” Swayman added. “Mayson’s a big part of this team, too, because of that: allowing him to come and be here, and supporting him.”
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After Game 1, Carlo has a plus-minus rating of +5 in Boston’s first eight games this postseason, with two goals and an assist.
The 27-year-old has now appeared in 67 career playoff games with the Bruins and has tallied four goals and nine assists with a +12 rating.
Crew Carlo was born less than two days after his father and the Bruins celebrated a thrilling Game 7 overtime win against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Brandon and Mayson Carlo have a daughter, Wren, who was born in September 2021.