WASHINGTON, D.C. — As they celebrated in the locker room after their season-opening 3-1 win over the Washington Capitals, Bruins assistant coach Steve Spott presented Marco Sturm with a game puck from his first career victory as a head coach.

Sturm hugged Spott and waved the puck toward his clapping players.

“Many more, right?” he said smiling. “Many, many more.”

Afterward, he was worn out by the emotional night.

“It feels great. I’m exhausted, though,” he said. “It’s the moment I was waiting for. To grab a win on the road in a tough place like here is even better.”

Jeremy Swayman enjoyed the moment.

“We really wanted to come together as a team. To be a part of his first National Hockey League win is really special,” he said. “He deserves it.”

Sturm appreciated their gesture,

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