After squaring up the series to gain home ice advantage, the Habs returned home on Sunday to try to capitalize on that advantage. They didn’t start well but it didn’t matter as they picked up the 6-2 win to take a 2-1 series lead.
Saturday afternoon’s game was a must-win for both the Rocket and Marlies in the deciding fifth game of the series. Laval led for most of the game but couldn’t hold on, falling 3-2 to end their season.
While the Habs were busy securing a playoff spot and getting through Tampa Bay in the first round last month, several of their prospects were still playing as well. Here’s a rundown of their top performers from April.
For the second straight day, a forward from the Habs has been named as a finalist for an end-of-season award. This time, it’s Nick Suzuki as he is one of the three remaining contenders for the Selke Trophy.
Following Tuesday’s initial draw for the Draft Lottery (won by Toronto), the NHL named the three finalists for the Calder Trophy. As expected, Canadiens winger Ivan Demidov was listed among them.
A tightly-contested first round came to an end over the weekend with the most lopsided game of the series. But it didn’t matter that the Habs were the weaker team in that game as they eked out the win and are getting ready to take on the Atlantic-winning Sabres in the second round.
The Habs will be facing elimination for the first time this season as they get set to enter Game Seven against the Lightning. Here are seven keys to move on to the second round against Buffalo.
This week, the NHL has been revealing some of the finalists for its end-of-season awards. The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy finalists were revealed on Thursday with Habs winger Cole Caufield among them.
After a bye in the opening round of the playoffs as a result of winning the North Division, Laval will get their postseason officially underway on Wednesday as they begin a best-of-five series against Toronto.
The Habs entered their best-of-seven series against Tampa Bay with some high hopes. It’s now a best-of-three series after this past week but it’s one that Montreal should have some confidence that they can still win.