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By Jaclyn Hendricks
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March 22, 2024, 10:10 a.m. ET
The Bruins have been handled to fairly the efficiency Thursday earlier than their primetime showdown towards the Rangers.
Celebrity Canadian songstress Celine Dion stunned the staff within the locker room, the place she delivered an epic rendition of the beginning lineup earlier than the puck dropped inside TD Backyard in Boston.
Joined by two of her sons, the beloved singer, 55, had some enjoyable with the gamers as she learn their names aloud, starting with a shirtless Brandon Carlo.
“Thanks a lot for preparing for me tonight,” the Grammy winner quipped to the Bruins defenseman.
Dion then turned her consideration to left-winger Danton Heinen, singing, ” Heinoooo, Heinoooo.”
She then introduced middle Pavel ‘Pav” Zacha, proper wing David Pastrnak, defenseman Matt Grzelcyk and defenseman Charlie McAvoy earlier than concluding with goaltender Jeremy Swayman.
Celine Dion greets followers inside TD Backyard in Boston on March 21, 2024. NHLI through Getty Photos
The beloved singer was joined by her sons for the sport. NHLI through Getty Photos
“In aim, you higher chew, you higher imply it: Bulldog,” Dion mentioned as Swayman’s teammates cheered.
She then took within the sport from a set and was featured on the Jumbotron, the place she was seen blowing kisses to the gang.
Regardless of having a worldwide icon on their aspect, the Bruins misplaced to the rival Blueshirts, 5-2.
Dion has gotten in on the NHL motion this season.
Not solely did she step out for an Edmonton Oilers sport earlier this 12 months, however in late October, the Quebec native greeted her hometown Montreal Canadiens in Las Vegas following their 3-2 loss to the reigning Stanley Cup champion Golden Knights.
“My boys and I had such a enjoyable time visiting with the Montreal Canadiens after their hockey sport with Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas Monday evening. They performed so properly, what a sport!! Thanks for assembly us after the sport, guys! That was memorable for all of us,” Dion posted on Instagram on the time.
Celine Dion is seen on the Jumbotron through the Bruins-Rangers sport on March 21, 2024. NHLI through Getty Photos
The outing marked Dion’s first look in practically 4 years after she was recognized with the neurological dysfunction Stiff Particular person Syndrome in 2022.
Dion posted a heartfelt Instagram message to followers final week in recognition of Stiff Particular person Syndrome Consciousness Day.
“Attempting to beat this autoimmune dysfunction has been one of many hardest experiences of my life, however I stay decided to sooner or later get again onto the stage and to dwell as regular of a life as potential,” Dion mentioned of the dysfunction which, in keeping with RareDiseases.org, is a “uncommon acquired neurological dysfunction characterised by progressive muscle stiffness (rigidity) and repeated episodes of painful muscle spasms.”
“I’m deeply grateful for the love and help from my children, household, staff and all of you!”
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