Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price releases statement

On Tuesday, Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price released a statement following his return to the team from the NHL's Player Assistance Program, which he entered back on October 7th.

Price returned to the Canadiens this weekend, and joined up with his teammates on Tuesday afternoon.

His statement read:

"Over the last few years I have let myself get to a very dark place and I didn't have the tools to cope with that struggle.

Last month I made the decision to enter a residential treatment facility for substance use. Things had reached a point that I realized I needed to prioritize my health for both myself and for my family. Asking for help when you need it is what we encourage our kids to do. And it was what I needed to do.

I am working through years of neglecting my own mental health which will take some time to repair; all I can do is take it day by day. With that comes some uncertainty with when I will return to play.

I appreciate all of the overwhelming support and well wishes. I please ask that the media and our hockey community continue to respect our privacy at this time. Your support and respect of this so far has been a critical piece to my recovery."

- Carey.

Source: Montreal Canadiens

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