Canadiens Pounce on Canes Early, Roll to G1 Win The NHL playoffs are a study in contrasts: teams that thrive on speed and agility versus those that rely on grit and endurance.
The Canadiens' decisive 6 2 win over the Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals offered a fascinating case study in the delicate balance between rest and rust.
Carolina's lengthy postseason break, the longest since at least 1920, was a topic of much speculation before the series began.