Brendan Gallagher to Reclaim Special Jersey Honoring Late Mother in Emotional Tribute
The Canadiens forward will exchange jerseys with fan Lucie Lachance during the team's season finale, commemorating his mother's memory and her courageous battle with cancer.
- Della Gallagher, Brendan Gallagher's mother, passed away on March 8, 2025, after a 3.5-year fight with stage 4 brain cancer.
- Gallagher honored his mother during the NHL's 2022 Hockey Fights Cancer event by wearing a jersey with the message 'I Fight For Mom.'
- Fan Lucie Lachance, who purchased the jersey at a charity auction, offered to return it to Gallagher after learning of his mother's passing.
- Gallagher accepted the offer and proposed a jersey swap with Lachance on April 16, 2025, following the Canadiens' final home game of the season.
- The Canadiens provided Lachance with tickets for the game, ensuring the emotional exchange could take place at the Bell Centre.
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