Carey Price and Patrice Bergeron were among six individuals inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame's 2026 class on Monday in Toronto. Price, 39, a Montreal Canadiens legend, was honored for his 361-261-79 record, .917 save percentage and 49 shutouts over 712 games, highlighted by a stellar playoff run to the 2021 Stanley Cup Final. Bergeron, 41, a Boston Bruins icon, finished with 1,040 points and was a six-time Selke Trophy winner, capturing a Cup in 2011.
The ceremony featured emotional speeches from both inductees. Brian Burke was also enshrined as a builder. Pekka Rinne and Keith Tkachuk, along with Cindy Curley, rounded out the player class.
Price joked about trying interactive exhibits, while Bergeron dedicated the honor to future generations. The duo previously won Olympic gold together with Team Canada. Price, in his second year of eligibility, called the experience "pretty special," reflecting on walking the red carpet like he was in the Bell Centre.
Bergeron, selected 45th overall in 2003, retired in 2023 after 19 seasons all with Boston.
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