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Montreal brings 1-0 lead into game 2 against Carolina

Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7, in the Metropolitan Division)

Slavin shoulders blame after Hurricanes' defensive meltdown

Star defenseman Jaccob Slavin shouldered the responsibility for the Hurricanes' uncharacteristic defensive disaster in their Game 1 loss to the Canadiens.

Canadiens-Hurricanes Game 1 takeaways, grades, early look at Game 2

Game 1 was a dominant showing for the Habs. Here's what it all means, with a look ahead to the rest of the series.

Canadiens pounce on Hurricanes early, roll to easy Game 1 win

The Canadiens pounced for four first-period goals on slow-starting Carolina -- coming off the longest postseason break in more than a century -- and handed the Hurricanes their first loss of the playoffs with a 6-2 victory Thursday night.

Canadiens pounce on Hurricanes early in 6-2 win to open Eastern Conference Final

— The Montreal Canadiens never flinched in winning two Game 7s on the road to reach the Eastern Conference Final. Opening on the road again was no different, even against a well-rested top seed that had yet to lose in the postseason.

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