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Here are my three takeaways from the Montreal Canadiens’ 3-2 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final, brought to you by Snap Bar Sportif in Rigaud. 1- Give the Hurricanes credit The Carolina Hurricanes have completely imposed their style of play on the Canadiens and they’ve done it extremely well. After a forgettable Game 1, Carolina got right back to what made them successful all season and throughout the playoffs. Their forecheck has been relentless, killing Montreal’s breakout timing and forcing turnovers under pressure. The Canadiens’ defense has struggled making clean plays in its own zone and most of Montreal’s rush chances have been one-and-done opportunities. Montreal did improve as the game went along, but it still wasn’t enough. They were dominated in the first period. Carolina controlled the puck for most of the frame, generated the more dangerous offense and honestly could have been leading by more than one goal. The Hurricanes almost seemed content playing the percentages, toying with Montreal in its own zone and keeping the play as far away from Frederik Andersen as possible. At some point, people need to stop dismissing Rod Brind’Amour’s system and the way Carolina plays because it clearly works. This recipe has won a lot of playoff games. Yes, Carolina has repeatedly fallen short in the Eastern Conference Final, but those losses came against the Florida Panthers and the reality is nobody has been able to solve Florida in the playoffs. 2- Depth players showing up for Carolina Carolina’s fourth line has been a major problem for Montreal in this series. Eric Robinson, William Carrier and Mark Jankowski have all had an impact and once again contributed offensively in Game 3. They forecheck hard, play heavy and are difficult to move around the net and along the boards. At the very least, something positive seems to happen every time they’re on the ice. Carrier might be the most interesting story of the group. He was an important piece on Vegas’ Stanley Cup team in 2023 and Carolina specifically brought him in for this time of year to add more jam and physicality to the bottom six. He’s also a Montreal kid who’s probably having the time of his life playing playoff hockey at the Bell Centre. One of Montreal’s biggest strengths throughout these playoffs has been depth scoring and contributions throughout the lineup. So far in this series, slight edge to Carolina in that department. 3- Dobes Montreal’s saving grace If not for Jakub Dobes, this game probably isn’t even close. At times throughout these playoffs, Montreal has needed its goaltender to be its best player and that was definitely the case again in Game 3. Carolina controlled long stretches of the game but Dobes kept the Canadiens within striking distance. He looked like he had Andrei Svechnikov’s number again, making a huge save on a one-timer in the first period before stopping him twice more in the second. Dobes also quickly shut the door on a beautiful setup from Nikolaj Ehlers to Shayne Gostisbehere. And those were only a few of the highlight-reel saves. Carolina completely controlled the territorial side of the game and peppered Dobes with quality chances all night long. The goals against were also the result of issues that have plagued Montreal at different points this season. Kirby Dach had another rough defensive sequence on the opening Carolina goal when Shayne Gostisbehere was left unchecked after Dach dove toward the front of the net but failed to come away with the puck. Then later, netfront chaos and communication breakdowns between Phillip Danault and Alexandre Carrier left Taylor Hall alone in front with multiple whacks at the puck before finally putting it home. For the winner, it took a perfect shot by Andrei Svechnikov and layers of bodies impeding Dobes from seeing it. Part of Montreal’s problem right now is simply how much time Carolina is forcing them to spend in their own zone. It’s exhausting and over the course of a series it starts to wear players down physically and mentally. If Games 2 and 3 are any indication of how the rest of this series is going to look, Montreal’s path to winning probably requires near-perfect goaltending from Dobes and Frederik Andersen eventually giving the Canadiens an opening at the other end. @tsn690

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All this talk about playoff toughness and the final 4 teams are the top skilled teams in the NHL. Don’t get me wrong, the toughness is what gets you through the first 2 rounds and the Habs stood up to TB’s bullshit bully tactics then to a bigger stronger Buffalo team. Now it’s a skill and speed showcase and the Habs are looking pretty good because very few teams can match their skill level and depth. LFG!! #gohabsgo

Here are my three takeaways from Montreal’s 6-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final, brought to you by Snap Bar Sportif in Rigaud. 1- Hurricanes showed early it was rust, not rest Like many expected, the opening period between Montreal and Carolina was complete chaos, especially for the Hurricanes. With 11 days between games, there was a lot of discussion about whether the rest would benefit Carolina or if the long layoff would leave them rusty. It was definitely the latter. The Hurricanes played their worst period of the playoffs and spent most of the frame chasing Montreal around the ice. The Canadiens were moving the puck through the slot with relative ease and generated two breakaway goals. Carolina looked completely out of sync defensively and Montreal made them pay. Frederik Andersen had been lights out heading into the series and the Canadiens got to him early and often. It’s hard to pin the ugly first period entirely on him considering the quality of chances Carolina surrendered, but an extra timely save or two could have completely changed the momentum of the game. Instead, you have to wonder if his confidence might now be shaken a little, especially considering his playoff track record. We saw something similar last year when Andersen looked unbeatable before struggling badly against Florida. And now, even after dominating the first two rounds, Rod Brind’Amour may eventually have to at least consider another option in goal if things continue in this direction. 2- Overall, things couldn’t have gone much better for Montreal Game 1 reinforced a lot of the concerns people had about Carolina while validating many of the strengths Montreal has shown throughout these playoffs. The conversation heading into Game 2 will now shift toward Carolina’s struggles in conference finals, their history of poor Game 1 performances, the overreliance on their system and questions surrounding Andersen in big playoff moments. Carolina will probably point to the long layoff and argue they improved after the opening period once they found their legs. Good luck selling that narrative because Game 1 was massively important for Montreal and only injected even more confidence into a team that already believed in itself. Meanwhile, the Canadiens showed maturity. After the emotional high of winning Game 7 in overtime against Buffalo, they didn’t let it carry over into a flat start in the next series. Montreal came out sharp, looked prepared for Carolina’s pressure and pace, credit to the coaching staff for that, and matched the urgency right away. They also scored all five goals at even strength, including goals from Cole Caufield, Ivan Demidov and Juraj Slafkovsky, eliminating another talking point about their top players struggling offensively at 5-on-5. One of the biggest keys in this series will continue to be Jakub Dobes. Carolina throws pucks from everywhere and volume shoots as much as any team in hockey, meaning one bad goal on a low-danger shot can completely swing momentum. But Dobes actually seems to thrive when he’s busy. During the regular season, he was 7-0 in games where he faced 34 shots or more and one of his best performances came in March when he made 43 saves against these same Hurricanes. But maybe the thing the coaching staff will be happiest with is the way Montreal was able to suppress Carolina’s shot total, keeping it under 30 and not overtaxing their goaltender in Game 1. 3- Ivan Demidov is feeling it Yes, we know. It’s been repeated a million times that the Canadiens are the youngest team remaining in the playoffs and ahead of schedule. But the experience they’re gaining in these moments is invaluable and Ivan Demidov is a perfect example of a young player learning on the fly. A lot of these players are still basically kids, completely green and discovering what playoff hockey really demands. Think back to where Demidov’s game was in Round 1 and compare it to where it is now. He steadily improved throughout the Buffalo series and now looks like he’s playing with a completely different level of confidence. It’s similar to Lane Hutson last postseason looking wide-eyed and overwhelmed at times before taking another step this year. Demidov’s goal was absolutely nasty and it’s becoming a signature move. The quick forehand release while attacking with speed feels almost impossible for goalies to stop once he gets going downhill. We’ve already seen him beat teams with it multiple times this season, including Boston and now Carolina. Teams can scout it all they want. Knowing it’s coming and actually stopping it are two very different things. @tsn690

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Here are my three takeaways from Montreal’s 3-2 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7, brought to you by Snap Bar Sportif in Rigaud. 1- The Canadiens bounce forward The Montreal Canadiens remain perfect in the postseason coming off a loss and, as Martin St. Louis likes to say, they found a way to “bounce forward.” It was a dream start, especially considering how important the opening goal is in a Game 7. Historically, teams that score first win roughly 75 percent of the time. Montreal capitalized on its early opportunities with Kaiden Guhle banking one in off Phillip Danault’s stick before Zach Bolduc ripped one under the bar on a power play that was just about to expire. There’s so much credit to go around beyond the scoresheet. Josh Anderson, for example, got the puck deep and won a battle behind the net to keep the opening sequence alive. Defensively, the little things added up too. Alexandre Carrier had a terrific bounce-back game blocking shots, while Guhle played like a wrecking ball with the type of reckless abandon Montreal needs in its lineup. And the list of contributors goes well beyond those names. For the second time in these playoffs, the Canadiens lost Game 6 at home with a chance to clinch, only to win Game 7 on the road. Hockey can be funny that way, but Montreal has proven to be a road warrior and a team that plays its best hockey when facing adversity. 2- Dobes remains unflappable The Canadiens needed to lean on their goaltender once again, and Jakub Dobes delivered. Much like the rest of the team, Dobes has been sensational coming off losses, improving to 6-0 in those situations with a save percentage north of .940. In the first period alone, he had to bail Montreal out several times, including stopping Jack Quinn on a breakaway and robbing Beck Malenstyn on a Grade-A scoring chance. The second period was an absolute onslaught. While the shots weren’t quite as lopsided as Game 7 against Tampa Bay, the ice was heavily tilted in Buffalo’s favour. Montreal generated chances mostly off the rush while spending long stretches hemmed in its own zone. Dobes did everything in his power to keep the puck out of the net. He was aggressive around his crease, swinging his stick trying to disrupt plays and jumping on loose pucks whenever he could. What he’s shown throughout these playoffs is that while he can be emotional and temperamental, he channels it in a productive way. When the moment gets biggest, he seems capable of completely locking in. 3- Depth scoring the difference Once again, the star players largely cancelled each other out and special teams didn’t decide the game. Montreal’s depth came through again, which has become a recurring theme throughout the postseason. Is it really a coincidence that Montreal’s only Stanley Cup champion, Alex Newhook, scored the Game 7 winner against Tampa Bay and then followed it up with the overtime winner against Buffalo? Newhook was arguably Montreal’s best offensive player in the series with six goals in seven games, and he finished things in storybook fashion with a play every kid dreams about making while pretending to play Game 7 in the driveway. Montreal’s role players all stepped up. Danault, Bolduc and Newhook scored the goals, but players like Carrier, Guhle, Anderson and Mike Matheson all executed their roles perfectly. Credit also has to go to Buffalo. Their forecheck gave Montreal problems all series long and they controlled large stretches of Game 7. But much like the Tampa Bay series, the Canadiens bent without breaking. Now Buffalo will spend the offseason wondering where some of its top players disappeared to, especially pending unrestricted free agent Alex Tuch. And things certainly won’t get easier for Montreal in the Eastern Conference Final. After surviving Buffalo’s relentless pressure, they now get the Carolina Hurricanes, a well-oiled machine that never deviates from its system and throws everything, including the kitchen sink, at the net. @tsn690

@The_Creasy Carrier was abysmal last night, had me yelling at the TV so how can the coaches up in the booth miss this

I find it so hilarious that Xhekaj is the 'liability' and the one constantly benched when we have to watch Matheson/Carrier make boneheaded mistakes quite literally every shift. Can't clear the zone, can't clear the net. Go-to on the PK every single night. PK is 75% 🤣.

As it stands right now. The Vegas Golden Knights lost more draft Capital with avoiding the media, then the Chicago Blackhawks did with the Sexual Assault scandal with Kyle Beach. Wow, unreal

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RT @MitchyGallo: Here are my three takeaways from Montreal’s 6-3 Game 5 win over the Buffalo Sabres, brought to you by Snap Bar Sportif in…

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Here are my three takeaways from tonight’s 3-2 Montreal Canadiens loss to the Buffalo Sabres in Game 4, brought to you by Snap Bar Sportif in Rigaud. 1- Buffalo wakes up The Sabres played their best game of the series and they needed to. Lindy Ruff pushed the right buttons, making three lineup changes, with the biggest one coming in goal by turning to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Buffalo used a goalie change to swing momentum in the previous round against Boston, and it worked again in Game 4. Considering how many goaltenders the Sabres have used this season, it’s not surprising they’d continue rotating in the playoffs. Buffalo also got a little luck at the perfect time. Montreal was controlling the second period and it felt like the game was starting to tilt heavily in their favour when Tage Thompson scored one of the flukiest goals of the playoffs. He attempted to rim the puck around the boards, it hit the stanchion, bounced directly in front, off Jakub Dobes and into the net. Just brutal luck for Montreal. The game-winner came from Zach Benson on the power play, a unit that had been heavily criticized coming into the night. Benson, celebrating his 21st birthday, showed quick hands in front and made no mistake. The win wasn’t dominant or pretty for Buffalo, but they got the result they needed and regained home-ice advantage. We’ve got a new series now, and no, this thing is far from over. 2- Rasmus Dahlin public enemy No. 1 Rasmus Dahlin is officially public enemy No. 1 in Montreal, and considering the history between these teams, that’s saying something. Buffalo’s Norris Trophy finalist is everything you want in a defenseman. He’s competitive, smart, talented, and not fun to play against and that’s putting it lightly. He’s driving Montreal’s players and fans absolutely crazy. Dahlin has a mean streak in his game and has been taking cheap shots at Canadiens players since the regular season, while many of his teammates have followed their captain’s lead. It’s no wonder he’s constantly involved in scrums and confrontations with opposing forwards. Some of his antics nearly cost Buffalo. His favorite spot in the building seemed to be the penalty box and his favorite hobby was whining and complaining to the referees. That emotional and temperamental side of his game is reminiscent of Nikita Kucherov in Round 1, and in that series it didn’t always work in Tampa Bay’s favour. We’ll see if Round 2 brings the same fate for Buffalo’s best player. 3- Caufield is back Still looking for his first 5-on-5 goal of the playoffs, but Cole Caufield’s game is clearly coming back into form. He now has goals in back-to-back games and while last game’s goal was a tap-in gift from Lane Hutson, this one was vintage Caufield. He showcased his quick hands in tight, forcing Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to open up the five-hole and then burying it once the opening was there. Earlier in the postseason, Caufield was clearly fighting it. There were moments where he double-clutched, mishandled pucks, or simply didn’t have the precision we’re used to seeing from him. That now feels like it’s in the past. And like most goal scorers, once one goes in, they tend to come in bunches. Caufield had several other dangerous looks tonight, was much more involved offensively, and seemed to have the puck on a string again. That’s a great sign for Montreal moving forward. @tsn690

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Here are my three takeaways from Montreal’s 6-2 Game 3 victory over Buffalo, brought to you by Snap Bar Sportif in Rigaud. 1- Caufield capitalizes You can only hold elite goal scorers off the scoresheet for so long before they eventually break through, and we saw that a couple of times in Game 3. First it was Tage Thompson, who scored his first goal since Game 1 of Round 1 after looking dreadful through the first two games of this series. That goal started after a soft play by Cole Caufield, who tried to flip the puck into the neutral zone but instead turned it over. At that point, it looked like it might turn into another frustrating night for Caufield, who hasn’t exactly been getting much puck luck lately. Things didn’t improve when he missed a wide-open net from two feet away. After ringing one off the crossbar last game from the slot, it felt like more of the same was coming. Then Lane Hutson decided to take over. He danced through three Buffalo defenders and put the puck on a tee for Caufield, who buried the tap-in on the power play. Full credit to Hutson and the entire unit for recognizing the opportunity and attacking aggressively after Jordan Greenway broke his stick. Maybe that goal gets Caufield rolling again. At the very least, it’ll stop being a talking point for a couple of days. 2- Hutson does it all, again At this point, there’s not much left to say about Lane Hutson that hasn’t already been said. Every night, he’s Montreal’s best skater. And when he’s off, like he was in Game 1, the Canadiens don’t really have a chance. Buffalo had absolutely no answer for him in Game 3. At times, it looked like he was playing with cheat codes, doing whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted, every single shift. Hutson was terrific in the first round against Tampa Bay, however the style of play in this Buffalo series is much more conducive for him to shine. Time and space come at such a premium in the playoffs, especially against a heavy structured team like Tampa Bay. But through the first three games against Buffalo, there’s been much more room for Hutson to operate and he’s absolutely feasting. Everyone already knows how dynamic he is offensively, but people in Montreal also understand how good he is in every situation. The way he’s playing in the playoffs is only going to elevate his reputation further. There’s no reason he shouldn’t already be in the Norris Trophy conversation beyond the fact that he’s undersized. And playoff hockey hasn’t fazed him one bit. As he continues to evolve, he’ll eventually draw tougher matchups and more responsibility against top players. But right now, everything offensively for Montreal starts with Hutson. 3- Make them pay on the power play Montreal’s power play has been a little helter-skelter in the playoffs after such a strong regular season. That’s normal. Goals are harder to come by in the postseason, games tighten up, and teams become much more familiar with your tendencies over a seven-game series. But when the opposition takes reckless penalties, especially the kind that could potentially injure someone, there’s no better response than making them pay on the scoreboard. The perfect example was Juraj Slafkovsky’s goal that made it 4-1. Beck Malenstyn crashed into Jakub Dobes at full speed without making much of an effort to stop or even slow down. It was only called a two-minute penalty, but it was still the type of play that leaves everyone holding their breath. Those are the moments where you want revenge on the scoreboard, not with retaliation. Buffalo is going to have to clean up its discipline because Montreal’s power play is heating up. The Canadiens scored twice with the man advantage tonight, and every time that unit stepped onto the ice, it felt dangerous.

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Mad respect for the passer by who saw this go down and didn't hesitate to step in and help

So if they're using Aliens to distract us from the Epstein Files, is this technically Alien vs. Predator? 🤔