Brendan Gallagher clears the air after Canadiens star's Insta gets hacked

Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher's Instagram account was hacked on Monday. Understanding the urgency of the situation, he quickly informed fans about it through his X/Twitter account:

"It appears I have been hacked! I did not purchase a new car, for anyone who knows me should know that was highly unlikely 😂 If you all wouldn’t mind heading over to my Instagram and reporting it, that would be very helpful. Thank you and have a great day!"

The hacker posted a video of a Mercedes Maybach GLS600 on Gallagher's Instagram, falsely claiming that Gallagher had made over $585,000 through a crypto investment. The post also encouraged followers to contact a supposed Bitcoin coach.

This is not an isolated incident. Previously, Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie faced a similar situation, as his X/Twitter account was hacked and used to promote a fake crypto scam. The hacker tweeted announcing Oshie's new crypto initiative and asked his fans to join. However, the forward regained access to his account after the platform's experts were contacted.

Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher marries his girlfriend Emma Fortin

In July, Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher married his girlfriend, Emma Fortin, in Montreal. The wedding had a Victorian theme and took place at Maison Principale Hall. Many of Gallagher's teammates and their families attended, including Carey Price and his wife Angela.

Angela shared pictures on Instagram showing the men in black tuxedos and the women in black evening dresses:

Emma wore a white wedding gown, and Gallagher wore a white suit. The couple got engaged last July during a trip to British Columbia and have been together for several years.

Emma has described Gallagher as generous, a good listener and emotionally intelligent, according to NHL.com. She mentioned that although he was shy at first, their relationship became strong once he opened up. She also shared that they spend a lot of time together, enjoying activities like walks and dining out. She said they are very much in love and are always together.