BOSTON — Dennis Seidenberg’s return to TD Garden was probably not as emotional as it could have been, seeing that the Bruins bought out the final year of the defenseman’s contract in June.
But it was still something different for Seidenberg, who played his first game against the Bruins after spending the prior six-plus seasons in Boston.
“It’s definitely new coming in and being on the other side for quite a few years,” Seidenberg said before Tuesday’s game. “We really need the two points, so that’s the focus right now.”
Seidenberg received a video tribute and very warm ovation from the Garden crowd during the first television timeout and acknowledged the reception with a few waves from the bench.