I must admit that I didn't think much of Habs when the playoff started, but I've seen quite a few of their games and they have found something in this run. I still consider it a Cinderella run until they have proven they have taken a step forward and can compete for the cup for a longer period of time (which I don't think they are at, not yet at least), but that doesn't take away anything from their run.
- Price has been amazing, it will be a tough nut to crack. He looked much more solid and with better rebound control than Fleury, just playing with lot of confidence and doesn't get stressed.
- Their top 4 defense have surprised me, they strong and can log lot of minutes.
- Their PK is aggressive, reminds a bit of Canes PK. While Vegas powerplay certainly wasn't good, helping those numbers, we need to try and crack it early, as their won't be many pp opportunities for us.
- Danaults line is effective as a shutdown line and will play against our top line for sure
- Their young guys, such as Suzuki and also Caufield are ones to watch out for, if they play against our second line, I feel that Stamkos needs to step up a level.
- They have a very solid system to lean back to, key will be to take the lead, if we can do that I like our chances much better as Habs are really good protecting a lead and then be opportunistic when they get the chance
Overall, they remind quite a bit of the Islanders, so I think it's really helpful we played them before this final. Will be a tough series for sure, but with all this said, if we can play our game, get some pp opportunities and crack their pk, then I like our chances. Hopefully we are not too banged up and the guys have energy to fight one more series.
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