Watch: Bruins’ Hampus Lindholm surprises David Pastrnak’s daughter in Santa costume

By ARJUN B

Modified Dec 26, 2024 03:34 GMT

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Boston Bruins star David Pastrnak got a special Christmas surprise for his daughter, Freya, this year. Teammate Hampus Lindholm dressed up as Santa Claus to deliver gifts to the young Pastrnak on Christmas.

Lindholm, who has been sidelined since November due to a lower-body injury, didn’t let his recovery stop him from bringing holiday cheer to his teammate’s home. Pastrnak posted a photo and video on his Instagram story, captioned “Thank you Santa Hampus,” as Lindholm carried a present for Freya.

Watch the video here:

Hampus Lindholm also proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Amanda, on Christmas Day, and she said yes. The Bruins defenseman is now engaged to be married.

Fans react to Hampus Lindholm dressing up as Santa Claus to surprise David Pastrnak’s daughter

Fans on social media reacted warmly to the video of Hampus Lindholm dressing up as Santa Claus to surprise teammate David Pastrnak’s daughter, Freya.

One fan wrote:

"Very nice! Merry Christmas."

Another fan wrote:

"Baby is just chilling in the pile of presents."

Here are some additional fan reactions:

"If I had a nickel for every time a Swede on the bruins dressed up as Santa for another players kids I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it happened twice," one fan wrote.

"Oh my god that is WAY too adorable," another fan wrote.

"In Sweden it's usually a family member that dresses as Santa and gives out presents. Dad typically 'goes out to get the newspaper,'" a user commented.

"I always get such a warm and fuzzy feeling seeing Pasta’s happy healthy family," another wrote.

Lindholm is not the first Bruins player to spread holiday cheer by dressing up as Santa. Two years ago, goalie Jeremy Swayman donned the red suit and white beard to surprise fellow netminder Linus Ullmark.

The Bruins next take on the Columbus Blue Jackets on the road Friday. Lindholm remains on injured reserve and will not play in the game.