Habs Past First Test Of Playoffs 101

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With their backs to the wall, and bolstered by a strong sense of urgency, the Canadiens gathered all the elements of their A game and finally disposed of a relentless Boston Bruins team with a telling 5 - 0 blanking of their longtime division rivals.

Kudo's to the Bruins for making the series into something few imagined it would be - close.



It should be a good while before anyone, Canadiens players included, takes them lightly again.

Montreal are a young team that has made a giant leap within the span of one season. Going from a perceived post season afterthought to a conference champion in seven quick months is an achievement that brought with it certain levels of doubt as to their playoff toughness.

"Yes, these kids are good, young and talented", many seemed to think, "but can they handle the grind?"

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