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Canadiens look at home on the road entering Game 2 of Eastern Conference Final against Hurricanes
Montreal’s 7-2 postseason road mark includes five first-period leads and two Game 7 wins as it tries to seize control of the series.
- On Thursday, the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 6-2 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final, scoring four times in the opening period to seize control.
- Montreal enters Saturday's Game 2 with a 7-2 road record in the postseason, a success Josh Anderson credited to playing to their identity and staying well-organized.
- Center Phillip Danault anchored the win with the go-ahead goal, four blocked shots, and three hits, while goaltender Jakub Dobes made 25 saves behind 30 team blocks.
- Hurricanes forward Taylor Hall called the loss "self-inflicted," while coach Rod Brind lamented the team failed to execute their style, allowing 12 high-danger scoring chances.
- Despite being in their third Eastern Conference Final in four seasons, the Hurricanes hold a 1-13 record in these games under Rod Brind, an imposing obstacle to overcome.
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Carolina's Conference Finals curse looms large as Hurricanes host Canadiens in must-win Game 2 tonight
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