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Inflatable hot dog and bun land on ice at Canadiens game in ‘crazy’ scene

A chaotic but entertaining moment unfolded at the Canadiens’ home rink during Saturday’s matchup against the Red Wings, as a promotional stunt involving inflatable food items spiraled into an unexpected spectacle. During a third-period TV timeout, fans attempted to assemble a giant inflatable hot dog and bun on the arena floor, but the hot dog—emblazoned with ‘Go Habs Go!’—tumbled over the glass and onto the ice, followed shortly by the Canadiens-logo bun.

Players including captain Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovský briefly interacted with the bouncing bun, while Noah Dobson and Zachary Bolduc were also caught in the action. Though officials and some players reacted with bemusement, the crowd erupted in cheers, turning the mishap into a lighthearted highlight of the night.

The Canadiens ultimately prevailed in a 1-0 shootout, improving to a 2-2-1 record and securing sixth place in the Atlantic Division ahead of their next game against Buffalo on Tuesday.

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