The game started with the traditional Montreal Canadiens introduction ceremony. Many were cheered but among the loudest cheers from the fans were associate coach Kirk Muller, Captain Max Pacioretty, and Alexander Radulov. The loudest cheer was for Carey Price, who wasn’t playing in the game due to the flu.
Max Pacioretty was also passed the ceremonial torch from Jacques Demers, the Habs former Head Coach. Demers was the last Coach to lead the Canadiens to a Stanley Cup Championship back in 1993. Let’s hope the Habs have that kind of season this year.