Not that it was ever in doubt, but Montreal loves Andrei Markov .

Fans at Bell Centre proved that on Wednesday, giving the former Montreal Canadiens defenseman a two-minute standing ovation during his homecoming ceremony.

Markov walked out onto the ice with his wife, Sonya, and his daughter Vasilisa and son Alexander, and fans revered in a raucous cheer for the fan favorite.

The two-time All-Star took in the special moment with his family, as the cheers grew stronger with time.

The crowd then broke into an “Ole! Ole!” chant and Sonya hugged Markov, who couldn’t help but crack a smile.

“First of all, it’s a big honor to be here tonight,” Markov said to the fans. “When I came to Montreal 25 years ago, I didn’t know what to expect. What I found was a city that welcomed me, a team that

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