Carey Price says he entered treatment facility to help with 'substance use' problem

Habs goalie Carey Price said Tuesday he entered a treatment facility in October to treat an ongoing substance abuse issue after letting himself 'get to a very dark place.'

"Things had reached a point that I realized I needed to prioritize my health for both myself and for my family," Price said in a post on his Instagram page Tuesday. 

"Asking for help when you need it is what we encourage our kids to do. And it was what I needed to do."

Price also reunited with his fellow teammates Tuesday after voluntarily entering the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program on Oct. 7. 

He said in his post that he is working on "years" of neglecting his mental health and that addressing it now means a timeline for his return to the ice will remain uncertain.