Emotional Scene for Michael Pezzetta After Being Benched for 28 Straight Games by Martin St-Louis
There were a few unexpected events for the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens, Martin St-Louis, last night.
A few minutes before the game, it was announced that David Savard and Patrik Laine would have to withdraw from the match against the Chicago Blackhawks.
This forced Martin St-Louis to turn to Michael Pezzetta to replace Laine.
Michael Pezzetta opens up about the most difficult period of his career
During the post-game press conference, Pezzetta was visibly emotional.
Caught between the sadness of being overlooked for so long and the joy of finally getting to play in a game, the number 55 of the Canadiens delivered a heartfelt press conference.
Michael Pezzetta
This once again speaks volumes about the great atmosphere in the Habs locker room.
Pezzetta hadn't played since October 27-imagine that.
We're talking about 28 consecutive games of being constantly sidelined and left out of the lineup.
It's incredibly tough for an athlete and a professional, especially for someone as passionate as Pezzetta.
Michael Pezzetta
Pezzetta ended the game with three shots on goal and three hits in less than six minutes of ice time.
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| Yes | 1913 | 47.9 % |
| No, not really, unfortunately | 1578 | 39.5 % |
| We should place him on waivers | 500 | 12.5 % |
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