BOSTON – Jeremy Swayman didn’t show his cards.

The Bruins netminder declined to reveal Saturday evening whether a special reunion hug would be in order when Linus Ullmark and the Ottawa Senators visit TD Garden, with Boston aiming for its fourth win in five games.

“It’s always organic. But I guess you’ll have to wait and see,” Swayman said with a grin after Friday’s practice at Warrior Ice Arena.

Swayman shared the Boston net with Ullmark for three seasons as the duo formed what many considered the best goaltending tandem in the National Hockey League during their time together.

And while they may no longer be teammates, Swayman said their bond will endure.

“It still hasn’t worked out. I still feel like I have his presence here and the traditions that we had still live on,” said Swayman, who added that he planned to spend time with Ullmark on Friday evening. “That goes for every man who has been through this locker room and the relationships I’ve had with forwards, D-men and staff. That’s a testament to the guys who have been through this locker room and worn the jersey. We are brothers for life.”

Swayman said Ullmark – who he teamed with to win the Jennings Trophy in 2022-23 – was an invaluable mentor as he began to find his way at the professional level.

“I think it shows the kind of character he has and his awareness of picking up the guys around him and seeing what he can help with, the experiences he’s been through and shedding some light on me so I don’t the same mistakes and better awareness in different situations,” Swayman said.