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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- How has Christian Folin been adapting to life in Montreal? [NHL]
- Carey Price’s health shouldn’t be a concern for the Canadiens this season. [TSN 690]
- Though Tomas Tatar is still learning to speak French, he can say a couple of important words in the language. [Journal De Montreal]
- Two legends met on March 2nd, 1982, as Wayne Gretzky received an award from Maurice Richard. [Montreal Gazette]
- Flambo is a busy boy:
Flambo est très excité d'avoir deux équipes montréalaises à encourager ce soir. ⚽
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) March 2, 2019
Flambo’s pretty excited to have two Montreal teams to cheer for tonight. #GoHabsGo #IMFC #MLSisBack pic.twitter.com/ZAhoQQcOmD
Around the league and elsewhere
- Though the constant losing stings, the players on the Worcester Blades are focusing on something more important. [La Presse]
- The Calgary Flames honoured Jarome Iginla by retiring his number. [Flames Nation]
- The Tampa Bay Lightning are winning at a record-setting pace. [Sportsnet]
- The Winnipeg Jets’ reconciliation efforts haven’t gone unnoticed by Indigenous communities. [Winnipeg Free Press]
- Two fans have been banned for life from the LNAH after spewing racist taunts at a player. [CBC]
- Lesson learned for next time:
Tyler Toffoli was pissed about a penalty called on him and slammed his stick into the glass when he was in the box. Came out of the box on a breakaway and... the stick snapped pic.twitter.com/Gj1iSm9iCs
— CJ Fogler (@cjzero) March 2, 2019