Martin Brodeur’s destiny couldn’t have been better written. The Quebecois goaltender tied Patrick Roy’s record, in Roy’s home, in front of Roy.
The entire province of Quebec couldn’t be happier that if one goalie had to make it this far, it would be “one of them.” Irony has made it even more exciting for the anecdotes lovers: it had to be against the Montreal Canadiens.
The game preview echoed in every corner of Montreal. Every newspaper was recapping his career achievements, and the amazing coincidence that a win against the Habs would be.
His father was given front row sits, so he could immortalize the event. Patrick Roy came to see him at his Hotel, and for a rare time, was part of the attendance.
It was all about him in the city; which was as much disturbing as it was exciting: I felt like he was already granted the win.
Nevertheless, he deserved the standing ovation at the end of the game for two reasons: he just made history, and he just spared the Montreal players from the usual booing sessions. Merci Martin!
It was also a milestone for another Quebec native player; who made history by taking his wife to Paris in the middle of the season back in his young and naïve days. Patrice Brisebois was celebrating his 1000th NHL game; tying him with, let’s say, Alex Kovalev.
Just when everyone thought he would remain stuck at 999, Bob Gainey finally put him in. Hopefully that will be enough to convince him to consider retirement.
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