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After signing defenceman David Savard and centre Cédric Paquette as free agents on Wednesday, Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin added left-winger Mathieu Perreault on Thursday night.
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“I haven’t talked to them yet,” Perreault said during a Zoom conference Friday when asked about the two other francophones added to the Canadiens’ lineup. “I’ve met them in a few charity tournaments in the past summers, so I know them. But it’s very exciting to have a chance to play with some French-Canadians, not something I’ve had a whole lot throughout my career. I’m very excited to get to meet all the guys and the French guys on the team, that would be special. So I’m very excited.”
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It s unbelievable, captain Steven Stamkos said. This group, to go back to back after everything we went through last year in the bubble, to go through this year s ups and downs it’s amazing.
The more than 17,000 fans at Amalie Arena chanted We want the Cup! as the final minutes of regulation winded down and the Lightning delivered. To do it in front of our fans and our families, it’s so special, special, defenseman Victor Hedman said. It’s out of this world. Winning a Stanley Cup is one thing. But doing it in front of our fans, family means the world.
Canadiens fans saddened by loss, proud team made it to Stanley Cup final
by Jacob Serebrin, The Canadian Press
Posted Jul 8, 2021 12:35 am EDT
Last Updated Jul 8, 2021 at 12:41 am EDT
Montreal Canadiens fans react as they watch Game 5 Stanley Cup finals action against the Tampa Bay Lightning on a big screen outside of the Bell Centre in Montreal, Wednesday, July 7, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
MONTREAL There were tears on the streets of downtown Montreal Wednesday night, as the Canadiens ended their Stanley Cup run with a 1-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
For the fans outside the Bell Centre, where large crowds have gathered during games, there was still hope until the last second. “Just one goal,” was the cheer of the night.