Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis was happy Carey Price received a hero's welcome during his induction into the team's Ring of Honour, but he was also grateful that his team got to witness it. The Habs have a one-of-a-kind fan base, and that was apparent on Tuesday night.
The legendary goaltender and newly minted Hockey Hall of Famer played parts of 15 seasons with the Canadiens. Montreal expressed its endless appreciation via a nearly four-minute ovation. Price was thoroughly moved by the touching display, and so was his fellow HOF and former HC.
“It was a special moment, and rightfully so,” St. Louis said after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild, per Sportsnet. “He's earned that. I think our players know how great of fans we have, but then when we have something like that, it's just a reminder how special it is to be an athlete for the Canadiens. How supportive they are, how they respect hard work, professionalism.
“It was a great moment. It was hard not to be choked up during that time. He deserves that, and I'm glad the players got to see that.”
Article Continues Below"It's just a reminder how special it is to be an athlete for the Canadiens… it was hard not to be choked up." 🙌
Martin St. Louis on the ovation Carey Price received from Canadiens fans. pic.twitter.com/u0uiQtXAbE
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Carey Price battled knee injuries and did everything possible to keep Montreal in the Stanley Cup Playoff picture. He never got to hoist the NHL's Holy Grail, but the 2014-15 Hart Memorial Trophy winner produced lasting memories for those who were lucky enough to see him play in the Bell Centre. Those thankful people got to return the favor on Tuesday.
Martin St. Louis and the Canadiens (11-3-4) did not leave the arena with a win, but they left with further proof that it is a privilege to represent the Habs.