Basu: Habs don't feel like Hurricanes dominated Game 2 despite shot totals
TSN's Claire Hanna is joined by The Athletic's Arpon Basu to discuss how the Canadiens reacted to their Game 2 loss against the Hurricanes.
NHL: Canadiens 2, Hurricanes 3 (OT)
Nikolaj Ehlers got loose up the center of the ice and popped the puck past Jakub Dobes at 3:29 of overtime to lift the Carolina Hurricanes past the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Saturday night to level the Eastern Conference Final at one game apiece. Series tied 1-1.
Dreger on Carolina's G2 win: 'They looked like the Hurricanes we're used to watching'
After an uncharacteristic performance in the series-opener, the Hurricanes bounced back in a big way and carried most of the play en route to an overtime victory in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Canadiens. The TSN Hockey Playoffs panel weighed in.
Ultimate Performer Powered by Stihl: Nikolaj Ehlers
Nikolaj Ehlers' two-goal performance, including the overtime-winning goal of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference Final earned him Ultimate Performer honours for Saturday.
'I don't need my face on anything': Jarvis jokes about his dislike of Carolina's playoff towels
Seth Jarvis kept it light while speaking to the media ahead of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final. The beloved Hurricanes forward jokes with a reporter about the mic touching his pec and seeing his face on the team's playoff towels all over the rink.
'Just got to stay hungry': St. Louis implores Habs to not be content with series split
Habs head coach Martin St. Louis discusses his team's identity and the importance of being able to adapt to each opponent, and compliments the Hurricanes for following Rod Brind'Amour's complete playstyle. St. Louis implores the Canadiens to stay hungry and not being content with a series split in Carolina.
Danault proving to be a key part of Canadiens' playoff run: 'We're so happy we have him'
Phillip Danault has eight points in the playoffs so far and had a goal and an assist in Montreal's Game 1 win over the Hurricanes. Danault describes his thoughts on helping the Canadiens go deep in the playoffs, and compares the similarities between this Habs team and the one that made the Stanley Cup Final in 2021.
'He was a little upset': Earful from Brind'Amour has Hurricanes ready to rebound
Seth Jarvis admits head coach Rod Brind'Amour was upset after the Hurricanes' loss to the Canadiens in Game 1, and the team had a 'tough video' session to go over where things went wrong and what they need to do better moving forward in the series.
Hurricanes focused on bouncing back in Game 2: 'A little adversity is never a bad thing'
The Hurricanes are flushing their loss to the Canadiens in Game 1 and are focused on taking the lessons learned from that letdown into tonight. As Seth Jarvis says, 'a little adversity is never a bad thing', and Carolina needs to respond in Game 2 to even up the series before it shifts to Montreal.
NHL: Golden Knights 3, Avalanche 1
Jack Eichel tied things up and Ivan Barbashev added a pair to cap a three-goal third period from the Golden Knights, as they came from behind to take both games in Colorado. VGK lead series 2-0.
Why do the Habs match up well against the Canes?
The Canadiens are now 4-0 against the Hurricanes this season, Martin Biron joins SportsCentre to explain why the matchup has favoured Montreal so far.
Ultimate Performer Powered by Stihl: Ivan Barbashev
Ivan Barbashev scored the game-winner and an empty-netter to cap the Golden Knights comeback win in Colorado. He earns Ultimate Performer Powered by Stihl honours for Friday night.
Three-goal third period helps Golden Knights take 2-0 series lead back to Vegas
The Golden Knights stunned the Avalanche with a three-goal third period to take the first two games with the series shifting back to Vegas. Martin Biron joins SportsCentre to discuss what the Golden Knights are doing to frustrate Colorado.
Makar, Stone out as Avalanche aim to even up series with Golden Knights
Superstar defenceman Cale Makar has been ruled out again as the Avalanche host the Golden Knights for Game 2, looking to even up the Western Conference Final at a game apiece. SportsCentre has more on the key storylines for tonight's clash in Colorado.
Will the Habs show a killer instinct in Game 2?
How unique is Jakub Dobes? Are the Hurricanes in their own heads with their history in the Eastern Conference Final? What kind of opportunity stands ahead for the Canadiens with an opportunity to go up 2-0? TSN's Claire Hanna is joined by The Athletic's Arpon Basu to discuss.
Habs impressed with play of top line in Game 1: 'You knew they'd break out at some point'
Juraj Slafkovsky and Nick Suzuki each had three points in Game 1, while linemate Cole Caufield netted two, with the trio breaking out big time at even-strength. Josh Anderson and Assistant coach Stephane Robidas were asked about the breakout, and why they believe it happened.
'You're seeing him rise to the occasion': Danault comfortable in second stint with Habs
Philip Danault had a goal and an assist in Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes, and finished with a +2, but he is also contributing off the scoresheet. As Josh Anderson explains, the veteran centreman is getting more vocal in the room on his second deep run with the Canadiens.
Robidas on St. Louis: 'Marty is a great leader. He's a competitor'
Montreal Canadiens assistant coach Stephane Robidas addressed the media today after Canadiens practice, and both he and Josh Anderson spoke glowingly about head coach Martin St. Louis and the job he's done with the club this season.
'We're going to see a different team': Anderson, Habs prep for sharper Canes in Game 2
After the Carolina Hurricanes opened the scoring in the first minute of Game 1, the Montreal Canadiens responded less than 30 seconds later, and ultimately took control of the game from there. Josh Anderson, Kaiden Guhle, and Alexandre Carrier each spoke about the Hurricanes relentless forecheck, how they were able to deal with it in Game 1, and how they expect better from their opponents in Game 2.
'This game wasn't on him at all': Brind'Amour confident Andersen will bounce back
Frederik Andersen allowed five goals on 21 shots, including four in the opening period, but Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour said the Game 1 loss was not on their goaltender. Taylor Hall spoke about the play of Jakub Dobes and the need for the Canes to make it harder on the rookie goalie.
'It was too easy last night': Hurricanes want to put Habs' top line on their heels more
Juraj Slafkovsky got off to a hot start in the Eastern Conference Final, scoring two goals and adding an assist against the Hurricanes in a Game 1 victory. Sean Walker and Taylor Hall spoke about the need for their team to do better against the Habs' entire top line. Cole Caufield contributed a goal and an assist while Nick Suzuki added three helpers.
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