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Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is set to experience NHL playoff hockey for the first time when he attends Game 3 between the Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes at the Bell Centre.
Speaking after the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, Hamilton confirmed he plans to attend the Eastern Conference Final matchup in Montreal.
“I’ll be watching the game [at the Bell Centre],” Hamilton said at the F1 Race press conference. “Which will be my first [NHL] game to watch.”
The timing adds another major spotlight moment for Montreal during one of the busiest sports weeks on its calendar. The Canadiens return home with their series against Carolina tied 1-1 after splitting the opening two games on the road.
MORE: Nick Suzuki explains Montreal Canadiens’ ‘wolf pack’ mentality amid NHL playoffs
Montreal dominated Game 1 in Raleigh with a 6-2 victory before dropping a tight 3-2 overtime game in Game 2.
Hamilton also praised Montreal’s atmosphere while discussing his experience during Grand Prix weekend. The Ferrari driver described the city as one of his favorite stops on the Formula One calendar outside of Silverstone.
“She has been here before, so it’s not her first race here, but I mean, she didn’t really get to see much of the city,” Hamilton said while talking about his mother’s impressions of the city and what makes the city special for him. “We go through the traffic, get to the hotel, and I think last night she went out for a walk, and it was manic on the street. So many people out enjoying themselves.
“And I mean, Montreal just never ceases to deliver. Every year, the city is just pumping with energy. People seem to have such a great time. It’s got great restaurants. The people are so nice in Canada.”
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (44) is introduced. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
The Bell Centre atmosphere now becomes part of that experience. Canadiens playoff hockey has regained major momentum this season after the franchise posted a 48-24-10 regular-season record and reached the Eastern Conference Final for the first time in years.
MORE: Canadiens GM says 78-point D-man Lane Hutson ‘never quits’
Montreal’s turnaround has been driven by several breakout performances. Captain Nick Suzuki recorded 101 points during the regular season, while Cole Caufield scored 51 goals, becoming the first Canadiens player since 1990 to cross the 50-goal mark.
So, for Montreal, it adds another high-profile moment to an already electric playoff run at the Bell Centre.
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Speaking after the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, Hamilton confirmed he plans to attend the Eastern Conference Final matchup in Montreal.
“I’ll be watching the game [at the Bell Centre],” Hamilton said at the F1 Race press conference. “Which will be my first [NHL] game to watch.”
The timing adds another major spotlight moment for Montreal during one of the busiest sports weeks on its calendar. The Canadiens return home with their series against Carolina tied 1-1 after splitting the opening two games on the road.
MORE: Nick Suzuki explains Montreal Canadiens’ ‘wolf pack’ mentality amid NHL playoffs
Montreal dominated Game 1 in Raleigh with a 6-2 victory before dropping a tight 3-2 overtime game in Game 2.
Montreal’s atmosphere continues drawing global attention
Hamilton also praised Montreal’s atmosphere while discussing his experience during Grand Prix weekend. The Ferrari driver described the city as one of his favorite stops on the Formula One calendar outside of Silverstone.
“She has been here before, so it’s not her first race here, but I mean, she didn’t really get to see much of the city,” Hamilton said while talking about his mother’s impressions of the city and what makes the city special for him. “We go through the traffic, get to the hotel, and I think last night she went out for a walk, and it was manic on the street. So many people out enjoying themselves.
“And I mean, Montreal just never ceases to deliver. Every year, the city is just pumping with energy. People seem to have such a great time. It’s got great restaurants. The people are so nice in Canada.”
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Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (44) is introduced. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
The Bell Centre atmosphere now becomes part of that experience. Canadiens playoff hockey has regained major momentum this season after the franchise posted a 48-24-10 regular-season record and reached the Eastern Conference Final for the first time in years.
MORE: Canadiens GM says 78-point D-man Lane Hutson ‘never quits’
Montreal’s turnaround has been driven by several breakout performances. Captain Nick Suzuki recorded 101 points during the regular season, while Cole Caufield scored 51 goals, becoming the first Canadiens player since 1990 to cross the 50-goal mark.
So, for Montreal, it adds another high-profile moment to an already electric playoff run at the Bell Centre.
Continue reading...
