Gallagher Honors Late Mother with Poignant Goal

Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher recently scored a game-tying goal in a 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders, marking his 17th goal of the season. This goal came soon after the passing of his mother, Della, who succumbed to brain cancer. Gallagher expressed gratitude towards fans and his team for their support and previously honored his mother with an empty-net goal against Ottawa. A fan offered to return Gallagher's 'Hockey Fights Cancer' jersey from 2022, which he had dedicated to his mother, resulting in a heartfelt social media exchange. Despite personal challenges, Gallagher remains crucial to the Canadiens as they hold a position in the Eastern Conference wild card standings. The team has been performing well, achieving an 8-1-3 record in their last 12 games.