When the playoffs began, no one except the Canadiens players themselves expected this deep of a playoff run. The team has provided it’s fans with countless thrills as they upset the President Trophy winning Washington Capitals and upended the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins. It ended a little earlier than they hoped but Canadiens fans are grateful for the run.As Canadiens fans, we must tip our hats to this group of players, who battled relentlessly and resiliently in the face of all odds.
Personally, I’ve long felt, even prior to last summer’s massive changes, that where the Canadiens needed to be measured most in the Eastern Conference was against teams strong down the middle, such as the Capitals, Flyers and Penguins, with Crosby, Malkin and Staal.
It matters not how it was done, but Montreal defeated two of these rivals, and now have a much clearer idea of where they need improvement in order to go farther in the post season.
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