Montreal Canadiens

[rainydrinkwater]

Woowee. Can't wait for puck drop.

#pleasedontletmedown

Same here. I feel it will be an uphill, but not impossible battle. Regardless, I'm beyond stoked for this series. Totally different feeling than waiting for Tampa. Not that I took the bolts lightly, but there's just nothing like Habs-Bruins in the playoffs.

[jcairns]

Same here. I feel it will be an uphill, but not impossible battle. Regardless, I'm beyond stoked for this series. Totally different feeling than waiting for Tampa. Not that I took the bolts lightly, but there's just nothing like Habs-Bruins in the playoffs.

Yep. Win or lose, this will be quite the series. I'm looking forward to the goaltending battle.

[Thunder]

I'm looking forward to PK schooling the bumholes

[Thunder]

I'm looking forward to PK schooling the bumholes

That was lesson 1. Booyah!

[Thunder]

That was lesson 1. Booyah!

And that was lesson number 2, boys.

[ericdaoust]

And that was lesson number 2, boys.

It's good that he had those two goals because otherwise his game was rather below-average.

[rainydrinkwater]

Price was sensational and the team was very disciplined. Great game and exactly what will be needed if they are to win this series

[ericdaoust]

Price was sensational and the team was very disciplined. Great game and exactly what will be needed if they are to win this series

You're right on about Price and discipline. Overall I don't like the idea of being pinned in the defensive end for that long. Need better forward support back there.

[newfcollins]

I'm shocked the Habs were credited with just 15 giveaways. They seemed to have that many every time they tried to leave the zone.

[rainydrinkwater]

You're right on about Price and discipline. Overall I don't like the idea of being pinned in the defensive end for that long. Need better forward support back there.

I agree that it isn't optimal to be on the back heel so much but I've ways felt that a big part of this series would be wether or not the Habs could absorb the pressure the Bruins are likely to bring. Some adjustments should be made but Boston will probably have the lions share of offensive zone possession throughout the series. They are a very good team.

[ericdaoust]

I agree that it isn't optimal to be on the back heel so much but I've ways felt that a big part of this series would be wether or not the Habs could absorb the pressure the Bruins are likely to bring. Some adjustments should be made but Boston will probably have the lions share of offensive zone possession throughout the series. They are a very good team.

Yeah I'm thinking about the gaffes they made when they didn't have to. Control what you can and don't make it more difficult than it already is.

[rainydrinkwater]

Yeah I'm thinking about the gaffes they made when they didn't have to. Control what you can and don't make it more difficult than it already is.

I'm hoping some of it was rink rust from the longish layoff. Especially most of the 1st period when the Habs were sleepwalking and seemingly skating in mud

[niconasr]

Habs played poorly (except Price and the Eller line) but won...so that's good news, I guess.

The Bruins dominated like crazy but missed a zillion of golden opportunities...which won't happen again, so that's bad.

In the end, it's a W and it gives the Habs at least a split in Boston after two games which is always a good thing.

I totally agree that they spent way too much time in their zone and were absolutely terrible passing the puck. The Desharnais line was horrible and they need to find a way to bounce back, the Habs will need them eventually.

But as long as Price plays like that, the Habs are definitely capable of the upset.

[ericdaoust]

Vanek and Pacioretty in particular have to stop playing like Rene Bourque. And Rene Bourque (or the imposter wearing his jersey) has to continue playing like a real power forward.

[rainydrinkwater]

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Edit: Damn my technological incompetence. That pic should be bigger