Save for an actual elimination game, Game 3 was as close to a “must-win” situation as it gets. After losing their starting goaltender as well as the first two games in the series, the Montreal Canadiens desperately needed a win to stymie the New York Ran
The goaltending situation for the Bulldogs next year is looking a little less cluttered now as on Wednesday, the Habs placed Robert Mayer on contract termination waivers.
Monday was a shocking day as Montreal confirmed Carey Price would be out for the remainder of the Rangers series.
It was a tale of two halves for the Habs over the last seven days.
The Western conference final begins Sunday afternoon, with the Los Angeles Kings in the Windy City to take on the Chicago Blackhawks.
Afternoon games have not been kind to the Habs this season. That trend continued on Saturday in the opener of the Eastern Conference Final.
Habs fans have been clamouring for a big forward with skill for several seasons, especially this past one when the team literally had the highest number of sub six foot forwards in the NHL.
The third round of the 2014 NHL playoffs is about to begin with the Habs continuing their magical ride to face the New York Rangers.
With the third round set to start less than 24 hours from now, it’s time to shift our focus away from the Bruins and onto the Rangers.
Almost every postseason series has a play or a situation that becomes the focal point to remember for years to come.