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Habs Daily: First Round Start Date, Playoff Pump Up, Laine
TL;DR
The Montreal Canadiens will face the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game One of their first round series on Sunday, with specific start times still pending. The schedule for subsequent games has not yet been announced.
Key points
- Montreal Canadiens will play Tampa Bay Lightning in Game One on Sunday
- Exact start times for the game are still pending
- Schedule for subsequent playoff games has not been announced
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Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Thursday.
Montreal Canadiens News
We now know when the Habs and the Lightning will play Game One of their first round series. Okay, we know which day, it will be on Sunday, but the league is yet to release the actual start times. Oh, and we havenāt been advised when Game Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, or Seven will take place yet. Classic NHL! [NHL Playoff Schedule: Canadiens Vs. Lightning Begins Sunday]
ICYMI: Thereās no doubt about it, the Tampa Bay Lightning have been the better team at 5v5 this season. However, when evaluating Montrealās numbers versus the Lightning in their four games against each other, the discrepancy is less noticeable, with the Canadiens managing to control more shots than the Bolts. [Playoff Preview: Canadiens Vs. Lightning Head-To-Head]
Check out this fantastic playoff pump-up video created by Danielle Lapierre! There was a time when editing on this level was reserved for a few expensive videos per year, but now weāre seeing fan-driven content which outclasses stuff produced by the teams, which is nothing short of excellent. Keep up the good work, Danielle!
Iām not saying phenom HAS to win the Norris Trophy, but itās a little ridiculous heās not ranked among the top candidates by the NHLās voters. Most data-based analysis suggests Hutson should be considered among the front-runners when it comes to deciding the best defenceman in the league.
Q&A
When does the Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning playoff series start?
The series starts on Sunday, but the exact time for Game One has not been released yet.
What is the schedule for the Canadiens vs. Lightning playoff games?
The NHL has not yet announced the dates or times for Games Two through Seven of the series.
What are the playoff expectations for the Montreal Canadiens this year?
Expectations are high as the Canadiens aim to perform well against the Lightning in the playoffs.
