“I may not be scoring like I used to, but I’m still giving everything I’ve got. It’s not just about the goals, it’s about staying committed to the team and pushing through the tough times.”
– Brendan Gallagher
The story of Brendan Gallagher this season has been a bittersweet one. A long-time Montreal Canadiens stalwart, Gallagher is used to being the spark plug that ignites his team. However,
Despite his zero goals in nearly a quarter of the season, Gallagher isn’t giving up. In fact, his recent actions speak volumes about the level of dedication he still has for the Canadiens. As the team faces a turbulent stretch, including multiple injuries,
“I know the expectations are high, and I’m not running from that. It’s on me to find my game again and help this team win, no matter what it takes,”
Gallagher admits, acknowledging the pressure that comes with being a veteran leader for a team in desperate need of a spark.
The Canadiens have struggled as a whole this season, with injuries to key players like
Yet, despite everything, Gallagher’s resolve has been unshaken. The Canadiens’ heart and soul, known for his relentless energy and fierce competitiveness, has always been the type of player who will do whatever it takes for the team.
But the question still lingers:
Fans and teammates alike are hoping this is just a rough patch for one of Montreal’s most beloved players. But as long as Gallagher keeps grinding, there’s always hope for a comeback
. If anyone can defy the odds and turn things around, it’s the player who’s made a career out of fighting until the final buzzer.
On Sunday night, Scott Morrow made his New York Rangers debut after being called up from the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League earlier that day.
The Rangers acquired Morrow over the summer as part of the sign-and-trade deal with the Carolina Hurricanes centered around K’Andre Miller.
During training camp, Morrow was given an opportunity to make the opening-night roster, as he played in multiple preseason games while practicing on the second power-play unit.
He was one of the last players to be sent down to the AHL before the start of the 2025-26 season. In 11 games for the Wolf Pack, Morrow recorded one goal, one assist, and two points.
With Will Borgen out with an upper-body injury, the Rangers called up Morrow, and he was immediately slotted into the lineup in place of Urho Vaakanainen.
The 23-year-old defenseman played 9:56 minutes in his NHL season debut, the fewest amongst all Rangers blueliners.
However, Rangers assistant coach David Quinn praised Morrow for his performance.
“I liked his game. I thought Scotty did a good job,” Quinn said. “I thought he kept it simple. He moves the puck well, gets us out of our end when we needed to get out of our end when the chances presented themselves. I thought he defended well.”
Borgen’s injury status remains a mystery, so it’s possible Morrow could find himself back in the lineup on Tuesday night when the Rangers go up against the Vegas Golden Knights.