You wouldn’t think, given this 1-seed versus 8-seed matchup, that the Montreal Canadiens are particularly good at holding the lead over the Washington Capitals. Nor would you think that after the Habs lost Game 2 despite holding a 4-1 lead.
Habs Surprisingly Good At Holding Lead Over Capitals
But, alas, they are. SBN’s Canadiens blog, Habs Eyes On The Prize, has more.
In hindsight, a Game Two slip up just might have cost the Montreal Canadiens a series win over the Capitals. Leading 4-1 late in the second period, the Habs were stormed by the Capitals' thrust and it eventually resulted in a 6-5 OT win for Washington.
Costly is not the word!
In six games of the series so far, it is quite surprising to note that in lead time during games, Montreal has held a big edge in minutes leading. It is in fact a trend carried over from the regular season's four meetings.
What is even more is curious is that the Canadiens have carried this stat mainly on Washington ice, and that apart from the first two series' games in Montreal they have a huge advantage in leading minutes.
EOTP breaks down the situation game-by-game, so be sure to head over and check it out.
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