Patrick Roy, the head coach of the New York Islanders, downplayed the attention on his return to Montreal, emphasizing the team's focus on winning the hockey game. Roy's approach is team-first, as he skipped the morning skate in Montreal. The Canadiens' goalie, Cayden Primeau, practiced underneath Roy's retired No. 33 jersey. The game between the Canadiens and the Islanders, marking Roy's return to the Bell Centre, is set for tonight. Additionally, it will be Throwback Night to the 2000s at the Bell Centre, featuring music from that era.
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Tonight won't just be the return of Patrick Roy at the Bell Centre. It will also be Throwback Night to the 2000s, including music from the era. That should be big improvement from the regular music. #Habs #HabsIO
#Isles-Canadiens tonight https://t.co/FqHjLsyKSO
Canadiens goalie Cayden Primeau takes shots underneath Patrick Roy’s No. 33. Roy returns to Montreal tonight as coach of the Islanders. https://t.co/EeqdPCNAKq
Team rosters and stats ahead of tonight's game between the Canadiens and New York Islanders as Patrick Roy returns to the Bell Centre as #Isles head coach #Habs #HabsIO (7 p.m., TSN2, RDS): https://t.co/mwr85s8pCc
"I don’t want this to be about me. I want this to be about the Islanders. We’re going there to win a hockey game.” Roy, #Isles Skip Montréal Morning Skate; Approach Is Team-First @TheHockeyNews https://t.co/wm1Q7DmKHw
Patrick Roy downplays spotlight in Montreal return: Should be about Islanders. https://t.co/2OtePDXR4l https://t.co/fjtmAQNZfO
"We have to talk about turnovers, but we can't put too much emphasis on it. I gave them my example during my first year in Montreal." Storytime with #Isles Patrick Roy ⤵️ https://t.co/oTbh2KwFg9