Jaroslav Halak, the NHL goalie who carried the ceremonial torch at Montreal’s Bell Centre, relived his legendary 2010 playoff run — where he stopped 131 of 134 shots to lead the Canadiens to the Eastern Conference Final — while proudly displaying a “Dobes” stop sign. Though traded after that run to make way for Carey Price, Halak built a stellar career with the Islanders, Bruins, and Rangers, winning the William Jennings Trophy twice and finishing with 294 career wins — five shy of 300. He retired in 2025, content with his legacy and the enduring respect he earned from fans and teammates alike.
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