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If you've ever wanted a Montreal Canadiens player to say happy birthday to your uncle or chirp your Leafs-fan friend, there's a way to make it happen — for a price.

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Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher shared devastating news with his fans this morning, revealing in an emotional social media post that his mother, Della Gallagher, has passed away.

Della was diagnosed with glioblastoma — a highly aggressive form of brain cancer — back in August 2021. The public learned of her battle in March 2024 when Gallagher’s sister, Bree, launched a fundraiser to support brain cancer research.

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The Montreal Canadiens had plenty to celebrate on Monday night as they secured their fifth consecutive win with a victory over the Buffalo Sabres.

While the team's playoff hopes are gaining momentum, one player had even more reason to be in high spirits.

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Montreal Canadiens superstar Brendan Gallagher and his wife Emma Fortin tied the knot last weekend, and while the duo shared a few snippets of their big day shortly after, the official photos weren't released until now.

Gallagher and Fortin said their 'I do's' on July 6, 2024, in Montreal at a stunning Victorian-esque venue adorned with white tapestry, decor and lighting fixtures galore.

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Montreal Canadiens star Brendan Gallagher and Emma Fortin have officially tied the knot, and it's safe to say that the wedding was nothing short of magical.

The duo got engaged a year ago this month, after Gallagher dropped down to one knee during a summer trip over to Whistler, British Columbia — the same destination Fortin's parents got engaged.

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The Montreal Canadiens recently gathered on ice at Centre Bell for their traditional team photo session. Although the final team shot is still pending, the Habs gave fans a glimpse into their playful camaraderie with behind-the-scenes snapshots, revealing a lighter (and goofier) side to some of the team's prominent names.

In the spotlight during the team pic was of course Cole Caufield, who can be seen smiling ear to ear in the very first shot shared on the Canadiens' official Instagram page. Standing in between Juraj Slafkovský and Kirby Dach, Caufield's grin tells us everything we need to know about how that day went. That and the fact that the trio are all looking in opposite directions.

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The sound of wedding bells is imminent as Montreal Canadiens Brendan Gallagher and fiancé Emma Fortin's nuptials fast approach. While the power couple have yet to publicly announce a wedding date, it's safe to say the duo will be saying their "I do's" any day now

Fortin spent her bachelorette in New York City recently where she shared the memorable celebration alongside three of her other engaged friends. "Celebrating all together is the most perfect way to celebrate a special moment," one person wrote below Fortin's post of the fun-filled trip in the Big Apple.

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Montreal Canadiens player Brendan Gallagher and fiancé Emma Fortin's wedding is coming up and the Montreal bride-to-be shared some of the most romantic photos from the couple's engagement photoshoot.

On October 22, 2023, Emma Fortin published a carousel of pics to her Instagram page giving her followers a bit of a behind-the-scenes look at the shoot. "[A] sneak peek of our engagement shoot," Fortin captioned the post.

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Montreal Canadiens player Brendan Gallagher and fiancé Emma Fortin's wedding is coming up and the Montreal bride-to-be has officially said yes to the dress.

Gallagher proposed to Fortin in July during a trip to Whistler where the Ph.D. candidate landed a ring bigger than the ice Gallagher skates on (not actually, but it's stunning). Since then, the couple has been steadily preparing for their magical day with a few celebrations in between, including an engagement party and of course…the hunt for the perfect wedding dress.

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Montreal Canadiens right winger Brendan Gallagher is officially engaged. During a trip out west to Whistler this past weekend, the Habs player dropped to one knee and proposed to his girlfriend Emma Fortin.

Sporting baby blue Nike dunks, boyfriend jeans and a Louis Vuitton bag to match, Fortin didn't seem to hesitate one bit before saying yes. The duo have been dating since January 2022 and are nothing short of being total couple goals. Fortin and Gallagher both posted a series of photos of the heartwarming moment to their Instagram pages on Sunday. "07.07.2023 - forever & always," they wrote below the post.

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Earlier this year, Montreal Canadiens superstar Brendan Gallagher sparked dating rumours after posting a photo of him and his new boo, Emma Fortin. The number 11 right-winger has been quiet when it comes to his love life. However, this time around, Gallagher is shouting his love from the rooftops.

The Habs star posted an adorable photo of himself and Emma on Instagram celebrating their one-year anniversary. Turns out those dating rumours were true after all, eh? "Happy 1 year my human," he wrote.

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The Montreal Canadiens have named Nick Suzuki the team's 31st captain. He follows Shea Weber, who wrapped up a four-year stint at captain this year.

At 23, Suzuki is the youngest captain in Canadiens history, the team said in a press release.

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