Jeremy Swayman celebrates warm home welcome to Bruins' lineup in first win after $66 million extension

By Abhilasha Aditi

Modified Oct 11, 2024 06:25 GMT

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman received a warm welcome at TD Garden during their home opener against the Montreal Canadiens. This moment was special as it came just days after he signed an eight-year contract extension worth $66 million. This deal keeps him with the Bruins until the 2031-32 season.

After the Bruins won 6-4, Swayman spoke to reporters about his return to the ice. He expressed his gratitude, saying,

"It's such an incredible thing to be back playing and in this building again."

He reflected on the time he spent away from the rink and how good it felt to regain his rhythm with the support of Bruins fans.

Swayman also discussed his focus on adjusting to the game, emphasizing the importance of reading play and tracking dangerous players off the puck, which is vital for a goaltender.

A highlight of the night was when Swayman was introduced first in the starting lineup. The crowd's roar moved him. He noted:

"I got pretty emotional finally stepping out on that ice and hearing that roar again. Again, just an incredible amount of gratitude. I'm so grateful to be a part of this city, a part of this team, and it's moments like that that make everything worth it."

Jeremy Swayman is focused on winning the Stanley Cup after receiving an extension with Bruins

Over the past season, Jeremy Swayman has established himself as a top goaltender. In 44 games, he had a record of 25-10-8, with a 2.53 goals against average and a .916 save percentage. His playoff performance was strong as well, with a 2.15 goals against average and a .933 save percentage in 12 games. These stats placed him among the top goaltenders in the league.

Swayman is now excited about his new eight-year contract with the Bruins.

“The motivation is the Stanley Cup, through and through,” Swayman said (via NHL.com). “That’s all I care about. ... I can guarantee you that this step and this chapter in my career is going to motivate me above and beyond what I have had before.

At just 25 years old, Jeremy Swayman has already reached significant milestones. He was selected for the 2024 NHL All-Star Game and was named a top rookie last season.

The Bruins will rely on him more after the extension and trading away Linus Ullmark.