Habs Daily: Playoff Previews, Top X-Factors, Suzukis Have Child

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The Montreal Canadiens are set to face the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game One of their playoff series on Sunday. The article includes previews and analysis of key factors for both teams.

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Montreal Canadiens face Tampa Bay Lightning in playoffs
Game One scheduled for Sunday
Analysis includes special teams comparison
Suzuki family welcomes a child

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With Game One of the first-round series between the Habs and the Tampa Bay Lightning scheduled for Sunday, we continue with our in-depth series previews, including a comparison of their respective special teams. [Playoff Preview: Canadiens Vs. Lightning Special Teams]

We also evaluated some of the X-Factors heading into the series, including the importance of finding open space for Nick Suzuki and the rest of the first line. The Canadiens score a lot of goals, but if Tampa Bay’s shutdown line finds its rhythm, things will quickly turn sour for Montreal. [Playoff Preview: Canadiens Vs. Lightning Top X Factors]

ICYMI: There’s no doubt about it, the Tampa Bay Lightning have been the better team at 5v5 this season. However, when evaluating Montreal’s 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]