Canadiens’ Head Coach Ducharme back behind bench for Game 3

Igor Burdetskiy July 2, 2021

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Montreal Canadiens head coach Dominique Ducharme will be back behind the bench for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Friday night.

Ducharme had been in isolation for 14 days after testing positive for COVID-19. The bench boss’ positive result came after Game 2 of the club’s third-round series versus the Vegas Golden Knights.

“I don’t think the last two weeks changes what it means to me,” Ducharme said, according to NHL.com’s Nick Cotsonika. “That’s everyone’s dream, to be playing or being involved in a Stanley Cup Final. I’m just so happy to be back.”

Assistant Luke Richardson took over head coaching duties in Ducharme’s absence and guided Montreal to its first Stanley Cup Final appearance since 1993, defeating Vegas in six games.

Ducharme replaced Claude Julien as the Canadiens’ head coach midseason.

The Habs trail the Tampa Bay Lighting 2-0 as the series shifts to Montreal.

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I grew up playing Ball and Roller Hockey day and night somewhat religiously throughout elementary and middle school. The two don't compare though when I lace up the skates and hit the ice. I live and breathe hockey beyond the perspective of "it's just a game" and I will gladly talk hockey for hours with anyone. Hockey is more than just a lifestyle, it's a culture of passionate people who make memories every time the puck is dropped. Hockey has not only helped me get through some of the hardest times in life but has created some of the best memories to date. Want to talk hockey with me? Shoot me an email: iburdetskiy@hookedonhockey.com and let's talk some hockey!