Cheevers and his former goalie partner, Eddie Johnston, were on hand to take a photo with Ullmark, Jeremy Swayman and that custom mask on Saturday. Goalies past & present 🙅‍♂️ pic.twitter ...

Ullmark will wear a mask that ... Cheevers played for the Black and Gold from 1965-72 and again from 1975-80, backstopping Boston to two Stanley Cup titles (1970, 1972).

Most prominently, Ullmark’s mask is a nod to Gerry Cheevers, who put stitches on his mask to mark the scars he would have received on his face if hadn’t been wearing it.

Bruins Linus Ullmark honors Bruins legends of ‘80s and ‘90s with custom goalie mask Linus Ullmark's custom goalie mask features sketches of legends like Cam Neely and Ray Bourque.

Ullmark, who now guards that same 6-foot-by-4-foot area that Cheevers blocked, wore a modern-day version of Cheevers's stitched-face cage during the morning skate and warm-ups.

Ullmark’s arrival was already an exciting event, but seeing his mask draw on so many elements familiar to Senators’ fans will surely make him one of the most popular goalies in Ottawa in years.

On a night in which the Bruins will pay tribute to the “Big Bad Bruins”, Ullmark will wear a mask paying tribute to their two-time Stanley Cup-winning backstop, Gerry Cheevers.

Ullmark also had a sweet mask that paid homage to legendary Boston goalie Gerry Cheevers. View this post on Instagram.

Back in September, Ullmark announced he was paying homage to Lalime’s legacy by using the iconic Marvin the Martian mask design and adding his own flare.

Cheevers didn't even wear a mask during his time in the minors - he spent parts of four seasons with the Rochester Americans, then an affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs - but realized around the ...

Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark heads to the ice for a home game vs. the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday ... his interactions with fans and teammates reveal more about the man behind the mask.