Canadiens goaltender Carey Price lost to the Islanders on Friday night, but nothing could dampen the positive vibes around Bell Centre as the franchise star played his first NHL game since July 7, 2021.

Price made 17 saves in the 3-0 loss to the Islanders in a battle of two teams out of the playoff picture.

"It's definitely been a trying season, for myself on a personal level and for the team. I didn't feel quite normal, but pretty close," Price said after the game.