Ullmark, Swayman share special moment before matchup

Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman shared yet another goalie hug on the ice at TD Garden Saturday, although this one felt a little different.

The two goalies and former teammates had a moment together during warmups, sharing a fist bump and a hug, before facing off against each other for the first time since the Boston Bruins traded Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators over the summer.

Later, the Bruins showed a tribute video for Ullmark, recognizing his successful time in Boston, including earning the Vezina Trophy as the League’s best goalie in 2022-23. The crowd gave him a hearty cheer and ovation as he took a lap at center ice.

The goalie tandem spent three seasons together in Boston, quickly building a strong bond both on and off the ice before Ullmark was traded to the Senators this past offseason.

Although they might not wear the same uniform anymore, it seems like the two can pick up right where they left off.