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A magical scene took place at the Bell Centre after the Canadiens’ Game 3 victory against the Buffalo Sabres.
Martin St-Louis and the members of the media present in the press room paid tribute to journalist Renaud Lavoie during the post-game press conference.
The gesture came in support of Lavoie, who recently revealed that he suffered two strokes during the first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
This is exactly the kind of human moment that goes far beyond hockey.
“Such a special moment at Centre Bell.
The media & Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis showing support for Canadiens broadcaster Renaud Lavoie, who recently suffered a stroke, in the press room in Montreal following Game 3″
– Claire Hanna
A scene that touches the heart.
Renaud Lavoie’s recovery continues as the hockey world sends support
Lavoie had shared his story publicly a few days ago in an open letter marked by rare honesty.
The TVA Sports journalist explained that he felt a “pop” on the right side of his head after a physical training session at the Bell Centre.
The symptoms then escalated quickly.
A tear in the carotid artery.
Two strokes confirmed by MRI.
Lavoie was fortunate despite the misfortune.
His quick reaction likely saved his life.
And now, the hockey world continues to send him messages of support as his recovery progresses.
For Martin St-Louis, this is exactly the kind of gesture that defines a great coach.
He also took the time to check on Renaud’s health condition, which is truly admirable.
It is also a testament to the respect Lavoie has built over his years covering the Canadiens and hockey in general.
All the journalists present in the press room took part in the moment.
Everything stopped for a few moments to acknowledge a colleague who deserves all the love possible right now.
Lavoie continues to recover at home. He has already posted a few tweets on his social media accounts in recent days, showing that he is still keeping an eye on hockey despite everything.
The date of his official return to the air remains unknown.
And that is exactly the right approach. No pressure. No tight timeline.
Just patience to allow for a full recovery.
The entire hockey community is sending its best thoughts to the journalist.
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