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Photo credit: Screenshot<\/p>\n
Despite the historic rivalry and the tension on the ice, the Canadiens players made a classy gesture last night toward an injured opponent.<\/p>\n
As Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov was forced to leave the game after suffering an injury, the Montreal bench reacted in an exemplary way.<\/p>\n
Canadiens players showed respect by tapping their sticks on the boards as the Boston bruiser headed toward the locker room.<\/p>\n
It’s the kind of moment that reminds us that, despite the intensity of the battle, respect between professional athletes comes before everything else.<\/p>\n
A big show of sportsmanship from the Montreal Canadiens’ bench against the Boston Bruins<\/p>\n
In a season where bad news keeps piling up, seeing such a display of sportsmanship feels good.<\/p>\n
Even though the final score of 4-3 in favor of the Bruins leaves a bitter taste, the Montreal organization can hold its head high when it comes to the attitude of its players.<\/p>\n
This was a classy gesture tonight.<\/p>\n
Habs players with stick taps for injured Bruins player Nikita Zadorov. – HabsOnReddit<\/p>\n
Speaking of the game against the Boston Bruins, let’s also remember this:<\/p>\n
I’m really curious to see what comes next, but something will indeed have to happen with the Habs following a game that had the feel of a collapse for Martin St-Louis’ squad.<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
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Canadiens show class with sportsmanlike gesture toward Bruins player despite tough loss
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