The Montreal Canadiens paid tribute to hockey legend Patrick Roy during the singing of 'O Canada' at the Bell Centre. The team displayed photos of Roy on the giant screen, which elicited a roaring ovation from the fans. The tribute included a live shot of Roy behind the bench, his acknowledgment with a head-nod to the fans, and showing his No. 33 in the rafters amid deafening cheers. This gesture by the Canadiens was part of honoring Roy, who was meeting with media at the venue and is recognized as a legend in the NHL.
#Isles HC and #GoHabsGo legend Patrick Roy was honored during the National Anthem in what was an incredible moment here at Bell Centre @TheHockeyNews https://t.co/h9jGt12mkQ
Very cool move by Canadiens to show photos of Patrick Roy on giant screen during playing of O Canada, followed by a live shot of him behind bench. #Habs do these type of things so well. #HabsIO
The Canadiens started showing pictures of Patrick Roy during “O Canada” and the crowd lost its mind. Safe to say Montreal is happy Patrick Roy is back in the NHL. https://t.co/H4xAhHNboE
Huge ovation for Patrick Roy before start of game #Habs #HabsIO https://t.co/HUKzaQD6e4
#GoHabsGo honor Patrick Roy. He gives a head-nod to the fans. The cheers are deafening: https://t.co/oHcryvEcaN
#Habs showing photos of Patrick Roy on giant screen during singing of O Canada. Huge ovation. #HabsIO https://t.co/sKvPqYuPjv
During "O Canada," the Canadiens are posting photos of Roy on the video screen. The fans are reacting as you'd expect. Now they're showing his No. 33 in the rafters, and they're roaring.
Patrick Roy arrives to meet with media at Bell Centre #Habs #HabsIO https://t.co/cmwl6bvLit