Swayman gives emotional reaction to Bruins fans’ chant at the end of Game 6 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
BOSTON – Bruins fans showed their appreciation for Jeremy Swayman after the team’s playoff run ended Friday night. with a 2-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 6.
The TD Garden crowd chanted “Swayman, Swayman, Swayman” before heading for the exits, and the 25-year-old goalkeeper was moved by the gesture.
“Tears. Tears. I couldn’t be more grateful to have a city and a base that supports me as much as Boston does,” Swayman said after the game when asked about the chant.
“They mean so much more than just fans to me. It’s truly home to me now, and hearing that was beyond me. I’m so grateful for all the love and support. We wouldn’t be here without them.” . “So it was an incredible moment to be a part of.”
Swayman exits the playoffs with a league-leading .933 save percentage (among all goaltenders with four or more games played). He also ranked No. 1 with 11.29 goals saved above expectations. by natural statistics trick.
Simply put, Swayman played fantastic in almost all of his 12 starts and consistently gave the Bruins a chance to win, especially when they struggled to score goals, which was pretty much the entire second round. He allowed two goals or less in nine of his 12 games played.
“Jeremy Swayman was fantastic. Night after night he gave us a chance to win by making sensational saves,” said Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery. “His competitiveness was something that our players and our bench fed off of.”