Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky (20) scores against New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) during first period NHL hockey action in Montreal on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Graham Hughes / The Canadian Press

This edition of the Hidden Game is dedicated to NHL linesman Scott Cherrey. Article content

The 49-year-old veteran, hired in 2007, took a Mike Matheson shot to his right cheek at 9:10 of the third period Saturday night — and would have remained in the game if he had his druthers. Instead, common sense prevailed. He went to the Bell Centre clinic and never returned to officiate the game between the Canadiens and New York Rangers. Article content Article content

Cherrey, for his troubles, had a black welt on his cheek from the shot, but no Canadiens or NHL logo for

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