Simon Zajicek might have allowed the winning goal with 26 seconds remaining in the third period, but that doesn't take away from him having a highly successful first appearance in a Boston Bruins jersey. The Czechia-born goaltender signed a one-year entry-level deal with the Bruins on May 24, 2025, setting the table for him to possibly play the season in Providence.
The 24-year-old had an outstanding season in Czechia in 2024-25, owning a 2.12 goals-against average and a .930 save percentage. He has been slowly improving over the past few seasons in Czechia, and has come a long way since his first years in the top league when he had a sub-.