Beauvillier scores game-winner, makes dad cry in Quebec debut

Anthony Beauvillier had a night to remember in his first game back home in Quebec on Thursday.

Beauvillier’s night started in predictable rookie fashion, as he was sent on a solo skate around the Bell Centre ice with his teammates looking on. It only got better from there, when just over five minutes into the game Beauvillier took a pass from Brock Nelson and snapped a shot past Carey Price to open the scoring.

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It was an unforgettable moment for the Islanders rookie, who made his dad shed proud fatherly tears of joy.

Beauvillier was born in nearby Sorel-Tracy and starred for the QMJHL’s Shawinigan Cataractes, so naturally he had a bunch of friends and family on hand to cheer him on as the Islanders went on to beat the Canadiens 3-0.

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And just to tie a nice bow on the whole experience, the 19-year-old was also the last player off the ice after being named the first star of the game.

With the win, the Islanders held onto the second wild-card spot and preserved their game in hand over the Bruins, who beat the Kings 4-1 to remain tied with the Islanders at 68 points.