Carey Price will make his first appearance with the team since the Stanley Cup Final when he starts against the New York Islanders on Friday.
After a practice with Price preparing as if he were the starter, Martin St. Louis made the announcement.
Price hasn't played in an NHL game since the Stanley Cup Final, when the Habs were eliminated by the Lightning.
The next few months were difficult for Price. He had knee surgery. He decided to waive his no-movement clause in order to protect himself in the Seattle Kraken expansion draft.
On October 7, Price entered the player assistance program.
Over the last few years, I have let myself get to a very dark place and I didn't have the tools to cope with that struggle. I realized that I needed to prioritize my health for both myself and my family. Asking for help when you need it is something our kids are encouraged to do.
The road back from surgery hit setbacks, including a non-COVID-related illness that took him out of action. Price began participating in full team drills with Montreal earlier this month, fueling speculation that he could return before the end of the regular season.
It has been a long road for him, Brendan said. It is nice to see him on a game day. It is something he is working incredibly hard for. In front of him, we have to give a good effort and hopefully win a hockey game.
Price has been in the NHL for 15 years. He has a career record of 358-258-79 in 707 games with the Habs. The Vezina Trophy was won by Price as the league's top goaltender. The average annual contract value is $10.5 million.
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