Canadiens goalie Carey Price will start against the Islanders at Bell Centre on Friday night, making his first appearance with the team since the 2021 Stanley Cup Final.

Canadiens interim coach Martin St. Louis made the announcement after a practice that saw Price preparing as if he were the starter.

Price, 34, hasn't appeared in an NHL game since July 7, 2021, when the Canadiens were eliminated in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final by the Lightning.