There’s no one like Carey Price in the NHL.
The 35-year-old goaltender may never play another hockey game in his life due to a lingering knee injury, but the life-long Montreal Canadiens netminder is as beloved as they come. On Wednesday, the Canadiens opened the 2022-23 season at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs, once again missing Price as their starting netminder thanks to injury.
Last season, Price played in five games for the Canadiens at season’s end, missing most of the season after stepping away for mental health reasons. Even with his career in question, Price wouldn’t miss Canadiens’ opening night for the world, as he made an appearance during Montreal’s introductory ceremony to kick off the new season and was given an emotional standing ovation in response from the fans.
A touching standing ovation for Carey Price ahead of the @CanadiensMTL season opener. 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/3aay5IJ8cx
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 12, 2022
This reception for Carey Price… pic.twitter.com/c3vJKkQedT
— luke fox (@lukefoxjukebox) October 12, 2022
After everything Price has been through, that’s one incredible welcome from Canadiens fans. Bravo Montreal and bravo Price!
