This Day In Hockey History: Montreal Canadiens Legends And Fans Say Goodbye To The Forum

March 11th, 1996: The Canadiens close the Montreal Forum in style by defeating the Dallas Stars 4-1. The game is followed by a ceremony that sees each former Montreal captain pass a torch to the next in line, ending with a handoff to Pierre Turgeon. The loudest cheers are for Maurice Richard, who receives an ovation that lasts nearly 10 minutes.
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