Great series. The first 4 games could have went either way. Could have easily been a sweep for either side if the bounces had went differently. Games 5 & 6 were clearly dominated by Boston and Montreal respectively. Game 7, well Montreal wanted it more. Even though they were severely outshot, I think they played the better all around game.
The thing that impressed me the most this series was Montreal really held up on the embellishment and diving. It's the first series against Boston in recent memory that I can actually say that.
I'm very disappointed in Boston. They certainly did not play the way they are capable of. They took some very stupid penalties. I don't know what the hell is wrong with Chara. I'm reminded of 2012 when they lost to Washington in Round 2. It was after being to the Finals the year before. They looked tired and like they didn't want it as bad.
As far as the Lucic comments go, I'm sure there are plenty of times things get said in the handshake line and don't get this kind of publicity. But it's Boston vs Montreal so every little indiscretion is going to be blown up into a full-blown controversy. Was it classy? Hell no. But I don't think it's a big deal. Lucic just lost an emotional Game 7 in a tight series against an arch-rival and made a stupid comment. Don't act as if you've never made a stupid comment during an emotional situation before. In fact, most of us have probably done it right here on these boards after our team has lost, and we're not even on the ice.
Also, sports writers were looking for any little thing to make a story about, like this about Subban blowing a kiss to Thornton. I don't actually see it and even if it did happen, is it really worth writing a story about? The two of them actually hugged, which given the history between them is pretty freakin classy on both of their parts.