What Happened
Carey Price returned to the Bell Centre for a tribute in his honor and, shortly before taking the ice, was asked for his favorite memory in the building he called home for 15 years. He pointed to Patrick Roy's jersey retirement on Nov. 22, 2008. "Probably that night with Patrick (Roy's jersey) retirement," Price said. "That was really special, and I have a picture of that in my memorabilia room. It's pretty special to be part of something like this." Price made 33 saves that night in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Boston Bruins. He won 202 games at home in a Canadiens uniform and added 22 playoff wins in Montreal.
Key Details
- Carey Price was honored with a tribute at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
- Price chose Patrick Roy's jersey retirement on Nov. 22, 2008 as his favorite Bell Centre memory.
- Price made 33 saves in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Boston Bruins that night.
- Price recorded 202 home wins and 22 playoff wins with the Canadiens.
- Price played 15 years in Montreal.
- Price keeps a picture from the Roy retirement in his memorabilia room.
What It Means
Price's tribute serves as a reminder of the standard set by Canadiens goaltenders and the weight of playing in Montreal. His choice of the Roy ceremony over any of his 202 home wins underlines how the franchise's history connects generations of players. For a young Canadiens roster, the evening offered a direct link to that legacy and to the fan passion Price described.