On December 2, 1995, in his 19th game (and the team's 23rd) of the 1995-96 season, Roy was in net against the Detroit Red Wings during Montreal's worst home game in franchise history, an 11-1 loss. Roy allowed nine goals on 26 shots, which is highly unusual, as star goalies are generally taken out of the game quickly on off-nights. During the second period, the crowd provided mock applause after Roy made an easy save during the second period, prompting Roy to sarcastically raise his arms in mock celebration. When coach Mario Tremblay pulled Roy in the middle of the second period in favor of Pat Jablonski, Roy stormed past him and told team president Ronald Corey, who was sitting behind the bench, "It's my last game in Montreal." The next day, Roy was suspended by the Canadiens. At the time, Roy told the media that despite allowing five goals on 17 shots in the first, Tremblay kept him in net in order to humiliate him. In later interviews, Roy cited a general distaste with what he thought was a loosening of standards with the team.
