The IceCaps didn’t go down easily but they did drop the final two games of their first round series against Syracuse to end their postseason in a hurry. Things are a bit better for Zach Fucale and company at the ECHL level though after splitting the first two matchups of their second round series versus Manchester.
The Habs added to their prospect pool on Friday, announcing the signing of right winger Antoine Waked to a three year, entry level contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Although the Habs are out of the playoffs, there was no shortage of news coming out of Montreal on Wednesday. Here’s a look at the news and notes of the day.
The postseason came to an end with a resounding thud for the Habs, who dropped three straight to finish their season on a very frustrating note. In St. John’s, the IceCaps managed a split in their first two games but Game Two certainly ended on a frustrating note for them as well.
The Habs started off their elimination game on Saturday night with a bang but fell apart after the opening 20 minutes to fall 3-1 to the Rangers, ending the series in six games.
It has been a while since Montreal’s AHL team made the playoffs but that changed last week with the IceCaps clinching a playoff spot. Here’s a closer look at their first round matchup against Syracuse.
Although the Habs didn’t start the playoffs on a high note, they find themselves in good shape through three games of their first round series. In St. John’s, it took until the final day of the season but the IceCaps are indeed heading for the postseason as they get set to take on Syracuse.
On Sunday, the Habs were looking to reclaim home ice advantage in their first round series against the Rangers and put forth a solid defensive effort to pull out a 3-1 win, giving them a 2-1 lead in the series.
The Habs ended their season on a winning note but weren’t able to stay healthy in the final week with Alexei Emelin going down with a lower body injury. In St. John’s, the IceCaps squandered some chances but remain right in the thick of the playoff race heading into their last two games.
While the top players get plenty of attention in the playoffs, our writers take a closer look at some of the X-Factors that could play key roles in Montreal’s push this postseason.