The goaltender posted a 31-save shutout in the Boston Bruins' 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils Monday afternoon at TD Garden.

Jeremy Swayman hasn’t just handled the extra workload, he’s embraced it.

In the absence of Linus Ullmark due to injury, Swayman earned a 31-save shutout in his third consecutive start Monday afternoon in the Boston Bruins’ 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils at TD Garden.

While the Bruins’ goaltender rotation has been key to their success this season, Swayman is taking advantage of the extra time between the pipes.

“I absolutely love being in the net. It’s where I feel most comfortable, it’s what I’m born to do and every opportunity I get that, I don’t take it for granted,” Swayman said Monday. “I enjoy it to the fullest, I have a smile on my face every time and look forward to more.”

Ullmark was injured in Jan. 9’s overtime game against the Arizona Coyotes and, per Bruins coach Jim Montomgery, skated Monday morning and is “trending well.” In the meantime, Swayman has continued to build his play while backing the B’s to five points in the last three games.

“His makeup is someone that wants the net every night – Linus has that too. The swagger that he brings, it feels like he never gets tired,” Montgomery said Monday. “His mental attitude, his positivity – he exudes it and it goes to our bench.”

Despite the more consistent scheduling for Swayman, the 25-year-old netminder said his preparation has remained the same.

“You’ve got to rely on your routines, they give you confidence,” Swayman said.

Swayman, who has posted a 2.38 goals against average and .922 save percentage through 24 games, became eligible to sign an extension on Jan. 1. The Bruins took Swayman to arbitration last summer where he was awarded a $3.475 million salary on a one-year deal.

However, it seems the experience left a sour taste in his mouth.

“But yeah, after dealing with what I did this summer with arbitration, hearing things that a player should never hear, it feels pretty special to be in this situation,” Swayman said to reporters Saturday about his 2024 NHL All-Star selection.

Swayman expanded on his arbitration comments Monday after the win and said he was “grateful for what happened” and isn’t focused on “what happens away from the rink.”

The Bruins are now gearing up for six games in 10 days, and depending on Ullmark’s status, AHL Providence call-up Brandon Bussi could get a look if Swayman eventually needs a break.

“Right now as we’re grinding here, it’s really a game-to-game decision. If it continues, there’s going to be an opportunity to find Bussi a game. But as to when that is, it’s a little premature,” Montgomery said Monday.

No matter who gets the starting nod down the stretch, Swayman is taking the heightened action as a chance to grow – both individually and as a team.

“Especially with our packed schedule right now, practice is pretty rare, so you’re getting a lot of reps on the ice with games and it’s important to keep maintaining that momentum and moving forward,” Swayman said.

“You never get comfortable because that’s when you start getting humbled. I think my mindset is soaking everything up like a sponge.”