NHL sends Habs head coach heartwarming in-game get well message

The NHL has sent well wishes and a speedy recovery to Montreal Canadiens head coach Claude Julien.

Last week, the Habs bench boss was hospitalized after experiencing chest pains which ended up in the stenting of a coronary artery.

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Julien is now recovering at home in Montreal and assistant coach Kirk Muller has taken over as interim coach for the remainder of at least the Philadelphia Flyers series.

Wishing a speedy and safe recovery to Claude Julien. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/y1lAW2ebJ7

— NHL (@NHL) August 17, 2020

With the Flyers leading the best-of-seven series 2-1, Game 4 gets underway on Tuesday at 3 pm.