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Bruins force seventh game

TIM WHARNSBY

Globe and Mail Update

Latest comment posted at 9:16 PM EDT 20/04/08

Boston fell behind the Montreal Canadiens on three occasions on Saturday, but managed to pull out a 5-4 victory ...Read the full article

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  1. EJ Ravensbud from Canada writes: No singing again tonight. Habs are looking shakey. Another million broken ankles again tonight as Hab fans jump ship. Price looked pretty ordinary again - will Hab fans turn on him as they normally do to one of their fallen heros. Things are shaping up for a big upset on Monday!
  2. Alberto Bayo from Canada writes: Where's the 'D'? Wow...now a 7th game. GO HABS GO
  3. steve allan from Canada writes: Like I said earlier this week, if this series goes seven you might as well not bother trying to move forward in the playoffs, it's a lost cause.

    Once again Kovalev lived up to his reputation - a fairweather player.
  4. Emmanuel Chan from Toronto, Canada writes: The good thing is that the Habs appears to be regained the scoring touch. The bad thing is that they seemed to be forgetting the meaning of defence. Hopefully, now that their backs are up against the wall, they will shape up and the team that finished 1st in the East in the regular season will finally show up on Monday. Go Habs!
  5. D. B. from Greater Sask., Canada writes: These two teams have their own long history in facing each other in the playoffs. Boston came out ahead in the 80s, I am sure. I don't know about the 90s and after. Playoff hockey is another animal. Sometimes, the clearly better team still needs seven games to dispatch the enemy. And victory in game 7 wil have nothing to say about how far either team will proceed afterwards.
  6. Rob Rocket from Thunder Bay, Canada writes: I said to a couple of friends over pops, just before the regular season ended, that it could be a disaster if we drew Boston in the first round. Losing streaks, after all, snap. We've got loads of good young talent and a great future -- if it ends badly for us Monday, remember what the Islanders had to go through to establish their dynasty -- two or three really bad playoff chokes. I'd just like Koivu to have a taste of the old punchbowl. I'm not sure many players deserve that moment more than he does.

    But game seven ain't over, and if the Habs can get their speed going on the larger ice surface, my money's still on them.
  7. Ricky for a Centrist Canada from Canada writes:
    Clearly we haven't seen the Habs' best yet - and that's been the problem the whole series.

    The defensive breakdowns were horrible. All they had to do was get it to OT tonight, where the added pressure on Boston would really have been an advantage.

    Price was on his game. Koivu was a great boost. And they frittered it away.

    Don't think you can blame Kovalev totally, aside from the laziness that led to the go-ahead goal. But he needs to go wire-to-wire on monday.
  8. Popeye Dillon from North Vancouver, Canada writes: Two storied franchises and exciting hockey. What more can you ask for?
  9. Ab Irato from Montreal, Canada writes: Ricky for a Centrist Canada from Canada writes:

    Price was on his game. Koivu was a great boost. And they frittered it away.
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    No offense but 10 goals in two games from a goalie who had only allowed five goals in the previous four games is hardly being on his game.
  10. Ricky for a Centrist Canada from Canada writes:
    Ab - how many of tonight's goals were Price being hung out to dry?

    He had a bad game for sure on Thursday - but tonight he was solid.

    Give your head a shake, man.
  11. Popeye Dillon from North Vancouver, Canada writes: I agree Price was solid Montreal's defence is their Achilles heel. Better fix that for game seven.
  12. King Dong from Kingston, Canada writes: Wow...looks like Ottawa is about to be usurped of its throne as one of the all-time biggest nosedives in sports history. Boston appears to have Montreal figured out (Habs have one lucky overtime victory to thank for the fact they're not already bookinf tee off times) Look for Boston to put the final nail in the coffin Monday night.
  13. Ab Irato from Montreal, Canada writes: Ricky for a Centrist Canada from Canada writes:
    Ab - how many of tonight's goals were Price being hung out to dry?

    He had a bad game for sure on Thursday - but tonight he was solid.

    Give your head a shake, man.
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    I disagree. With the shots that hit the posts and a couple missed chances, the habs are lucky it wasn't 8-4 tonight.

    He had a good first period and was very average in the remaining two. He is definately off his game if you watched him during the season and the first three games of this series.

    I guarantee you that tomorrows and Mondays stories will reflect similar opinions.
  14. Ab Irato from Montreal, Canada writes: But I'll also say that the veterans (read Kovalev) are nowhere.
  15. Bill H from Canada writes: Couldn't happen to a better bunch of babies.
  16. Dan L from Montreal, Canada writes: It would be a shame if they lost game seven. I was looking forward to the riots, car fires and looting that typically accompany a habs victory.
  17. D. B. from Greater Sask., Canada writes: I predict Montreal in seven.
  18. Nicolas Perrot from Ottawa, Canada writes: Exciting game to watch, but painful for habs fans. Montreal needs to do more than just show up to win, and Kovalev can't do stupid mistakes like he did tonite. Price was a bit shaky, but what young goalie wouldn't be in his first appearance in the playoffs and abandoned by his defence. Hats off to Claude Julien. Even if Boston loses the bruins will have done way better than the devils. Tough luck LameLou.
  19. Emilio Garazgos from Kanata, Canada writes: Holy Mackerel !
    It sounds like the Habs have caught the Senatoritis disease.

    I didn't see the game, only catching glimpses of CBC in between the 2nd and 3rd when the Habs were ahead and then the last minute of the 3rd when I was shocked to see them scrambling trying to tie it up.

    I hope they find the antidote before Game 7.
  20. j wilson from vancouver, Canada writes: Habs will be fine if half the animals that showed up at the Bell Centre tonight to cheer for for the Georges St Pierre show up for Game 7.
    There was a massacree tonight in Canada's real world-class city. Good idea for the Habs to watch that tape before the next game.
  21. George S from Toronto, Canada writes: Hopefully it is just Koivu getting his legs back in form. I hope and pray (?)- yes I get religious about my Habs- that Montreal plays a lot more solid in the seventh game and puts Boston out of their misery. Go Habs!!!
  22. Sev Scott from CALGARY, Canada writes: Not enough Canadian players on that team and it shows. Tremendous mistake by the linesman (bring back D'amico please, and while you are at it, Bruce Hood, and Andy Van), but lets face it, they were outworked again. Montreal in 7.
  23. bob smith from Canada writes: I'm not seeing any of the regulars tonight. Where are you? Cowards!!! (that means you PAT BILLINGS>>>) I knew the Habs were done in the first period. The Hockey Gods will not stand for all of that diving!!! The Habs make me puke, a cool breeze makes them flop to the ice like they were stabbed and they got 4 calls because of it. Disgusting.

    The Bruins came from behind three times and didn't fold when their first lead only lasted 10 seconds. The Habs are T-O-A-S-T and you know it.

    Go BRUINS Go. Destroy the floppers.
  24. bob smith from Canada writes: Pat Billings from CDN, Canada writes: Welcome back Captain K and Bouillon. Two big upgrades to the lineup. The Habs are going to make Cherry cry tonight.

    Where are you Fairweather Pat?? Nobody crying tonight except for les bleu blanc et rouge.

    I don't think Roy or Dryden ever let in 10 GOALS in 2 games, I hope we've heard the last of the comparisons!!
  25. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: Excellent..... A Game Seven.... It doesn't really get any better than that...

    See you on Tuesday AM, Bob Smith from Canada?

    Go Habs !
  26. kurt wittman from new york city, United States writes: it's funny how everybody north of the border
    treated the bruins like they weren't even good enough
    to skate on the same ice as the far superior canadiens
    so what are the excuses now ???
    as always it couldn't possibly be anything boston did to win
    but instead everything the habs did to allow themselves to loose
    you're already turning on your players
    lets see who's chanting
    and behind their team thru thick-n-thin
    after monday night's game 7
  27. John Stanton from Canada writes: ih oh, the Montreal coronation is in jeopardy. If this Boston team had all its weapons - Kubesaw, Bergeron, Montreal would be out now. They better stop reading the press releases about themselves and get back to earth. Guess Price is human after all - 10 goals in 2 games. That CBC piece looks a little silly.
  28. John Stanton from Canada writes: Kurt, it's true. Habs fans can be a little superior...well done Bruins. The lunch pail mentality is paying off
  29. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Quite the game tonight.... :)

    Apparently a lot of Habs fans are in need of crutches tomorrow... LOL.

    Cheers to them beating an inferior Bruins team on Monday. .... but like I said .. this isn't their year. Next opponent will kick their butts.
  30. Proud Canadian from Canada writes: I hope I am dead wrong, I mean it, but I can see no Canadian teams left after the first round. Both Calgary and Montreal bowing out. And I know I will take a pounding for this comment, but I stand by my words and feelings, if you cant play your own countrymen in your own game, we have 30 million people in this country, when you have to put a whole bunch of off shore players on your team, this is the result. Canadian and American hockey, the Stanley Cup is supreme, to all others, the World Championships. Sorry, thats the way it is. When we smarten up and put our own kids on the ice, to play in front of their families and home town fans, then and then we will compete. I dont care if its in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal or out west, have a look at the bench, who comes thru during the season when the $$$ are on the table, who comes thru in the 2nd season when the chips are on the table. Its not rocket science to figure out.
  31. Dave The Rave from Ottawa, Canada writes: Guy Carbonneau knew the Bruins were going to be tough, and as he said"Boston will be looking for revenge in this series." Claude Julien is one of the NHL's best coaches. It's no surprise this is going seven games. Bruins worked their tails off. Canadiens scored some beautiful goals and so did Boston. Both Price and Thomas were excellent. The third period was wide-open, nail biting, pulse pounding stuff. Each team paid for its mistakes, and Montreal made one too many. Sturm's winner was worthy of the great battles between the these two teams. Milan Lucic, wow, what a player he has been so far. Koivu and Bouillon gave gutsy performances. This is what playoff hockey is all about. Get ready for a classic game seven!
  32. AS IT IS from Toronto, Canada writes: LOVE IT!!!!
    Bye Bye Montreal and Montreal fans, looks good on you after dissing my SENS.....
    Price is showing his true colours, a snot nosed kid!!!!
    GERBER rules,
    Go join your Leaf buddies losers.....
  33. North Vietnamese Troops From Mongolia from Canada writes: John Stanton from Canada writes:

    "Kurt, it's true. Habs fans can be a little superior..."

    *****************************************************

    Just like Liberals - and just like Liberals bitter as hell after a loss while making up every excuse in the book and blaming everyone but themselves!

    But to make any Libs here happy I'll say it was all Harper's fault.
  34. Verona Raven from United States writes: This is perhaps the only time in my life that I'll ever agree with Bob Cole on anything....but he did say that the Hab fans better watch it singing that silly song too early.

    The funny part of all this is the pressure that is going to be on the Habs tomorrow. I mean the Montreal press and fans are a real petty bunch up in Quebec. We'll see how they'll react....Cary Price has let in some VERY shaky goals the last two games. All that pressure might mean a few brain farts.
  35. Willard Kurtz from Toronto, Canada writes: Lots of Boston fans here who I suspect have had this kind of gloating pent up in them all season after going 0 for 8 against the Habs. Comments about ankles breaking and choking. Well get it out if that makes you feel better...but nobody's won anything yet boys. We're going to find out who has reason to gloat tomorrow night. Game 7 - two age old hated rivals - can't frikkin' wait! Go Habs Go!!!
  36. Tim Cares from Canada writes: "Maybe the momentum has changed. My bad". - Guy Carbonneau
  37. North Vietnamese Troops From Mongolia from Canada writes: Carey Price was so depressed after his performance he went out and threw himself in front of the team bus.

    Only problem was it went right between his legs.
  38. Dave T from midwest, Canada writes: I am glad that I have not invested much time in the Habs, which is to say that I follow them on the scoreboard but didn't watch a single game in the regular season. Too painful. But I have watched some of this series, and my observation is this: they still do not have a powerhouse line and haven't since 1979, and their goalie is no Patrick Roy. The Bruins have been the better team in every game of this series except game one.
  39. Andrew Bisson from Ottawa, Canada writes: Great, great hockey game last night.
    It has been an exciting series.
    I would love to see the Habs fans in attendance tomorrow if the Bruins win, considering the fans' arrogance, singing the goodbye song in game one.
    Also, what is with the diving Montreal? It is so ridiculous, and as one poster already pointed out, the hockey gods may work against the Habs because of the consistent embellishing.
    To think Lucic is a rookie, I think 19 years old still, and is scoring, hitting and even taking the last shift of the game. He is going to be a beauty.
  40. Al MacDonald from Cathedral of Hockey, Canada writes: The Habs will show up big time for game seven and these pesky testy Bruins will finally go down.......and out. Montreal will absolutely and completely dominate Boston in the final game at home, and eliminate them from this series, then move on.

    Go Habs Go!
  41. Johann Decruyff from Chaozhou, Guangdong, Bolivia writes: looks as of montreal will choke. boston really has the momentum now, i wish them well.
  42. Sam . from Canada writes: This series, with the exception of game 5, is pretty well what I expected. People looked at the record but didn't look at the scores. Montreal (my team), won most of those games by a goal or two...they weren't blowouts...Boston has always been scrappy in the playoffs.
  43. bill williams from Canada writes: -

    The greatest pro sports franchise in history - The Montreal Canadiens

    A classic rivalry - Habs vs Bruins

    The Habs will not blow this opportunity to advance; it's too easy.

    I'm so surprised at the resentment and testiness displayed here. All of us know that the Habs are the greatest. Habs fans are 'superior'? Never. We have always had, by far, the best team to support, but that makes us humble not arrogant. It's so easy being a fan of les Canadiens, and it's so much fun when others pout.

    The dynasty of dynasties will prevail.

    Go Habs!

    -
  44. Jon A. from Montreal, Canada writes: Whatever happens in game seven, what a season it has been! For a team that everyone predicted to finish in at least 12th, they proved a lot of people wrong. Don't forget that the only reason Boston didn't finish higher is because of Montreal... They played well against every single other team all season long.
    Gainey's plan was to be a cup contender only in the next couple of years so this year is just a bonus. Even if Montreal losses, it won't be the last we hear from this young and talented team. GO HABS GO!!!!
  45. M T from Ottawa, Canada writes: Tuesday the Habs get a shutout win and take commanding 3-1 series lead.

    Wednesday the Sens get eliminated and many fans start cheering for the Habs. Habs car flags appear all over Ottawa.

    Thursday Habs lose. Goalie lets in 5 goals.
    Saturday Habs lose. Goalie lets in 5 goals.

    Coincidence or curse?
  46. m corbridge from boston, United States writes: I was there - cheering those Bruins on! It was the most amazing game of the year!! There is no doubt that the Habs threw everything at our boys, to no avail.
    The best part was after the game as thousands of Bruins fans filed down the Garden stairwells fans mocking the Habs irritating 'Ole Ole' with 'You're **, You're **'. It was great to see them try to disappear into their Kovalev jerseys and shirk off into the night.
  47. Fred Heff from cowtownCalgary, Canada writes: Proud Canadian from Canada writes: I hope I am dead wrong, I mean it, but I can see no Canadian teams left after the first round. Both Calgary and Montreal bowing out. And I know I will take a pounding for this comment, but I stand by my words and feelings, if you cant play your own countrymen in your own game, we have 30 million people in this country, when you have to put a whole bunch of off shore players on your team, this is the result. Canadian and American hockey, the Stanley Cup is supreme, to all others, the World Championships. Sorry, thats the way it is. When we smarten up and put our own kids on the ice, to play in front of their families and home town fans, then and then we will compete. I dont care if its in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal or out west, have a look at the bench, who comes thru during the season when the $$$ are on the table, who comes thru in the 2nd season when the chips are on the table. Its not rocket science to figure out.

    PC ! Totally agree, except BOTH CDN teams will make it through to the next series. Keep the faith Canadians.
  48. Michael L from Canada writes: Boston was full value for the win last night. As for the Boston fans mocking the habs fans, it says something that several thousand seats were available for Montreal fans - an equally amusing part during the game was hearing Chara booed every time he touched he puck.
    In any case, although I think the Habs will win Monday night they are being built for the future. As for the Bruins, not so much. It's been 35 years since their last Cup and I honestly don't see one comign anytime soon.
  49. Alberto Bayo from Canada writes: Before the season, the Pundits predicted the Habs would end up out of the playoffs, anywhere from 9th to the 14th slot...wrong!
    Then the Pundits predicted the Habs would roll over the B's in five or six games...wrong! Nobody can expect the Boston club to simply roll over and give up. A 'tip of the hat' to Claude Julien, who seems to be out-coaching Carbo, and his club, who won't give in.
    Defence fell apart last night, and AK27 has gone...where?
    The only positive was Captain Koivu's return, his faceoff success and impact. The Tricolore picked up the scoring a bit...but fell short.
    Should be a wild one tomorrow. GO HABS GO
  50. Offshore Reg from Bridgetown, Barbados writes: As much as I would like to see Habs win, it really does not look good. Boston has outplayed them decisively for all of the last three games; they have had (created) by far more, and better scoring opportunities; they are more aggressive; and they are getting maximum effort out of everyone. Montreal on the other hand, as skilled and fast as they are, seem to think that once you have a one goal lead it is enough, and they are anything but energised. I hope they can do it in Game 7 but I'm afraid they are going to go the way of the Senators. It has been a great ride this season though.
  51. paddy o'reilly from Canada writes: Sure would make me feel better about the Habs chances if the MAIN guys were actual Canadiens and not Europeans.

    Hate to say that I predicted earlier that Kovavlev would disappear. Said the same about Malkin - time will tell.

    Pretty great game though, regardless.
  52. T J from Canada writes: Full marks for the Bruins' effort.
    I know it's the players who have to dig down deep but Mr. Gainey has to take some responsibility for disassembling (sans Rivet, Huet, Samsonov, Theodore, Julien) then assembling this particular team, laden with offensive-minded, non- backchecking imports and still suspect on defence. How can the best power play and the highest scoring team just dry up?
    I truly hope that my team can collectively muster up everything they can to pull this one out of the proverbial hat. Here's hoping that Alexi can actually break a sweat and avoid being the goat.
  53. Raymond Lepage from Ottawa, Canada writes: M T from Ottawa, Canada writes: Tuesday the Habs get a shutout win and take commanding 3-1 series lead. Wednesday the Sens get eliminated and many fans start cheering for the Habs. Habs car flags appear all over Ottawa. Thursday Habs lose. Goalie lets in 5 goals.
    Saturday Habs lose. Goalie lets in 5 goals. Coincidence or curse?
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    Interesting observation... I've wondered the same thing myself, as a "Sena-cursed" supporter. Maybe if I pretend to cheer for the Bruins tomorrow, the Habs will win. For what's it's worth, I continue to say: Go Habs Go! (without the nerve-grating "ole! ole! though)
  54. Tom Sawyer from Canada writes: paddy...agreed...Euro captain means no cup. Malkin is the real deal like Ovechkin. Kovalev actually prepared for one season but his old body is giving him away now. He will stink next year.
  55. Paul I from Rochester NY, United States writes: It will be hard for Habs fans to realize that this is part of Price's learning curve. He has an equal chance of playing a great game 7 or getting yanked. Does anyone remember being 20 years old? (Too far back for me) I would have never been able to deal with the pressure this kid is now under. Granted, he is getting paid well for what he is doing, but Carbo has a tough decision. Do you pull him out after the first weak goal or do you ride the storm out with Price?
  56. bill williams from Canada writes: -

    The cup is not yet a lock, but the Habs lose this series? Ha! What are you guys smokin'?

    -
  57. Watching the country slip away . . . one concession after another from Canada writes: That's it. I'm off the bandwagon. What a bunch of losers. This should not be happening. I'm not watching the turds play tomorrow night. However, if they do win, let me know. Save my spot on the bandwagon.
  58. Ed Tracey from New Hampshire, United States writes: I wholeheartedly agree with Popeye Dillon when he writes: "Two storied franchises and exciting hockey. What more can you ask for"?

    These two franchises have had many an exciting series over the years ....after the finale this coming Monday night, this one will be near the top of the list for the most exciting.
  59. Sissy Schuss from Canada writes: Dan L from Montreal, Canada writes: It would be a shame if they lost game seven. I was looking forward to the riots, car fires and looting that typically accompany a habs victory. based on my experience living in Montreal in 89 and 93 they will riot whether the Habs win or lose
  60. Dave The Rave from Ottawa, Canada writes: For all the second guessing, people seem to forget Montreal is a young team who went from missing the playoffs to winning the conference. Julien's Bruins have been worthy opponents. The best team will win Monday, and fans on both sides will have seen a great series. As for the negative comments about European players, shame on those posters who forget the NHL is unique in its mix of the best players in the WORLD. I'd like to see some of these so-called 'Pro Canadian' posters make their 'Euro captain means no cup' comments directlyl to Nick Lidstrom, Zdeno Chara, Saku Koivu, Bobby Holik, Marian Gaborik, Olli Jokinen, Jaromir Jagr, Mats Sundin, Markus Maslund and Daniel Alfredsson, some of the finest professionals, not only in hockey, but in sports. Canada is a country of tolerance and diversity. Such comments are shameful, and have no place here.
  61. PANIC! At The Ice Floe from Ottawa, Canada writes: Montreal fans better brace for the unexpected. Boston would not quit last night. That was an amazing 3rd period. MTL choked when they had the chance to kill off the Bruins, then they got beat fair and square to tie the series up. I really wouldn't be surprised if Boston wins game 7. Momentum is a killer.
  62. Mariposa Belle from Leacockland, Canada writes: Certainly was entertaining last night. I think the Habs will win it, but only if everyone shows up.

    Paul I - you have to stick with Price, unless he gets shelled early and Carbo needs to wake the team up.

    I thought commentary by Mute Button was bang on last night.
  63. John Stanton from Canada writes: I love when people get on their high horse here. Not one of those players has raised the cup as a captain and never will.
  64. K W from Canada writes: I think my prediction is almost come true: Bruins will win...:(
  65. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: God, it is fun to watch all the TO fans that called anyone who dared say anything critical of their lousy 12th place team a "troll" or a "hater" turn into trolls and haters.

    However, this series ain't over till it's over.

    Nice to see Koivu back in the lineup and playing so well.

    Habs will need two offensive lines for game #7...

    The Habs also need to play like their is no tomorrow because of course, there isn't....

    Game 7 -- Boston versus Montreal... Hockey doesn't get any better than this, folks...

    Don't you wish that the team that you supported was still in it?

    Go Habs...

    Cheers.
  66. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: lol..... "Commentary by mute button"..... Funniest quote of the thread...

    Cheers.
  67. brad maddigan from Canada writes: Gut check time for the young Habs. I still like their chances. They had leads last night and couldn't hold them. A couple bad bounces, and a couple real bad cases of blown defensive coverage. I think Boston is the one playing over their heads now. Hopefully, Tuesday morning, the Bruins are booking tee off times, not flights to Pittsburgh.
    On another note, why do some people feel a need to spew hate on this thread? Bob Smith, did the Candien's bus run over someone dear to you? Is your whole pitiful life based on whether the Habs advance to the next round or not? Maybe you should get a life?
  68. T J from Canada writes: Lest we forget: During the 2004–05 lockout season 388 NHL players played in European leagues. Many of them, who bumped some players off their respective teams are playing in the playoffs now while many others are watching from the sidelines.
    Now, with the huge salaries, the old-fashioned "money players" have virtually disappeared.
  69. Richard Hawrelak from Sarnia, Canada writes: Boston in 7. They have what is known as momentum. The Hab Ruskies are not up to the playoff grind. Price, keep on your feet. The minute you go down, you're just another dead duck. Last goal by Boston was a perfect example. I called it when he first went down. Then, he rolled over on his back and all he could see was the rafters ... and the red light.
  70. steve allan from Canada writes: If nothing else the NHL will be very happy. Just think, round two starts next week and there will likely be no Canadian representation. How many more years without a Stanley Cup winner from Canada does the NHL need to sell the game south of the border? Fifty....seventy?

    At least Bettman will be happy.
  71. belsize park from chitown, United States writes: hmmmmm....was kovalev on the ice last night?
    habs are still gonna win...no worries!!
  72. W R from Stratford, PE, Canada writes: Andrew Bisson from Ottawa, Canada writes: Great, great hockey game last night.. I would love to see the Habs fans in attendance tomorrow if the Bruins win, considering the fans' arrogance, singing the goodbye song in game one.

    Couldn't agree with you more. I have been disgusted with the behaviour of the Habs fans this spring. Their arrogance and ignorance has never been more apparent than their habit of singing their silly victory song long before victory is assured. I expected better from Canadian hockey fans who supposedly are better than their southern neighbours in the area of good sportsmanship (NOT).
  73. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: Relax!

    Montreal fans sing... Always have, always will... All sports fan should sing in support of their team during the playoffs... Ever attend a soccer or rugby match in Europe?

    Laffs fans don't understand this because they are generally a bunch of boring corporate types, and haven't had anything to sing about since 1967...

    I trust the folks posting these sorts of comments have never attended a playoff game at the Old Forum or the Bell Centre... You would likely be singing too if you were there.

    Go Habs... One more time...

    Cheers.

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