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FILE - Montreal Canadiens head coach Claude Julien gives instructions during NHL hockey practice in Brossard, Quebec, Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin says coach Claude Julien was experiencing chest pains Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 and was taken by ambulance to a Toronto hospital. Bergevin confirmed it was not COVID-19 related. The 60-year-old coach is not expected to be back behind the bench for the rest of the team's first-round series against Philadelphia. Associate coach Kirk Muller will take over Julien's role in an interim basis. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canadiens coach Claude Julien hospitalized with chest pains

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (79) makes a save against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of an NHL hockey playoff game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Flyers hope top seed in East leads to Stanley Cup title

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry (26) is congratulated by teammates Tomas Tatar (90), Joel Armia (40) and Jesperi Kotkaniemi (15) after scoring against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period of an NHL hockey playoff game Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Petry’s goal in 3rd lifts Canadiens past Penguins again

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Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jason Zucker (16) scores past Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) as Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry (26) look on during the third period of an NHL hockey playoff game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020 in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Crosby leads Penguins past Canadiens 3-1; Series tied 1-1

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Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry (26) celebrates along with right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) after scoring against Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) during overtime in an NHL hockey playoff game in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP

Jeff Petry lifts Canadiens past Penguins in OT in Game 1

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In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mike Green (27) fights for the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Las Vegas. Green and Vancouver’s Sven Baertschi are opting out. Dallas defenseman Roman Polak is not reporting for now. And Tampa Bay captain Steven Stamkos is not reporting at full strength. Green and Baertschi joined Calgary defender Travis Hamonic in choosing not to participating in the resumption of the NHL season. Green, like Hamonic, decided not to play for family reasons. (AP Photo/John Locher) ** FILE **

Mike Green and Karl Alzner, former Capitals defensemen, opt out of NHL restart

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Former Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov retires

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FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2005, file photo, the inscription on the Stanley Cup showing the 1919 series, the only series in the history of the cup not completed, is shown at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. The Seattle Metropolitans were on the verge of winning their second Stanley Cup in three years back in 1919. They never got to celebrate. Neither did the Montreal Canadiens, their opponent in the series. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP

In another century, another pandemic ended Stanley Cup final

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2005, file photo, the inscription on the Stanley Cup showing the 1919 series, the only series in the history of the cup not completed, is shown at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. Anyone who scoffs at drastic measures to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, who wonders if it was really necessary to shut down sports around the world, needs to learn the tragic story of the 1919 Stanley Cup Finals. It's right there on the silver chalice, engraved alongside all the championship teams. &quot;Series not completed.&quot; (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP

Column: As we battle virus, don’t forget 1919 Stanley Cup

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Florida Panthers center Lucas Wallmark (71) is congratulated by defenseman Anton Stralman (6) after Wallmark scored a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Panthers snap 8-game home skid with 4-1 win over Canadiens

By BILL WHITEHEAD - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 1, 2007, file photo, former Montreal Canadiens' Henri Richard responds to questions in Ottawa, Ontario. Henri Richard, the speedy center who won a record 11 Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens, died Friday, March 6, 2020. He was 84. His death was announced by the team. Richard had Alzheimer's disease. (Paul Chiasson, Canadian Press via AP)

Henri Richard, winner of 11 Cups with Canadiens, dies at 84

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Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) celebrates with the bench after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Vasilevskiy stops 32 shots, Lightning beat Canadiens 4-0

By ERIK ERLENDSSON - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) watches as New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk (55) clutches his face after Lehkonen's skate hit him on the face during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in New York. The Canadiens won 6-2. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Isles’ Boychuk gets 90 stitches after taking skate to face

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Montreal Canadiens center Phillip Danault (24) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Montreal. (Peter McCabe/The Canadian Press via AP)

Petry’s goal in OT leads Canadiens past Hurricanes 4-3

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New York Rangers' Ryan Strome, center, celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens with teammates Artemi Panarin, left, and Chris Kreider during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rangers rally past Canadiens 5-2 for 5th straight win

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Vancouver Canucks' Tyler Toffoli scores past Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price during overtime in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toffoli scores in overtime, Canucks beat Canadiens 4-3

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Montreal Canadiens' Ilya Kovalchuk celebrates after scoring during overtime period NHL hockey game action against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Montreal, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

Ilya Kovalchuk headed to Capitals in trade with Canadiens

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Montreal Canadiens centre Max Domi (13) scores on Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson (41) during first period NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. (Fred Chartrand/The Canadian Press via AP)

Domi’s two goals lift Canadiens to 3-0 win over Senators

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Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) celebrates his goal with defenseman Shea Weber (6) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ovechkin scores 699th goal, Capitals lose to Canadiens in OT

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, battles for the puck with Montreal Canadiens left wing Jonathan Drouin (92) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals fall to Canadiens in OT as Alex Ovechkin reaches 699 goals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times