Martin St-Louis sends emotional message to Canadiens fans after Kirby Dach backlash

Martin St-Louis has just delivered a message that hits straight to the heart.

And his response is deeply moving, to say the least:

It’s a call for unity from the Montreal Canadiens head coach, who became emotional during this media availability.

You can truly feel that it hasn’t been easy for Dach over the past few hours, and that some people have clearly gone too far.

Pressure builds on Kirby Dach as Martin St-Louis calls for unity ahead of game 3

We know what Dach has gone through since Tuesday night.

Criticism from everywhere.

Personal attacks going beyond hockey.

And St-Louis, who called an unexpected media session, clearly feels the need to protect his player.

The “we need all hands on deck, fans included.” carries real weight.

St-Louis acknowledges that the fans are part of the equation, but he’s asking them to stay with the group instead of turning on a player.

But he was also among the first players on the ice in Brossard this morning, and he’s doing everything he can.

The series is tied 1-1 and the Montreal Canadiens need everyone pulling together for Game 3 tomorrow night at the Bell Centre.