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Montreal 2 Washington 1 (Verizon Center) "Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more. Our revels now are ended. Cry havoc, and let slip the dogs of war!" —General Chang (assisted by William Shakespeare) It was one last game to decide the first round playoff series between "David" and "Goliath." As the two teams stepped onto the ice ...

Montreal 4 Washington 1 (Bell Centre) Roller coaster. It is a word that appeared on these pages quite early in the season over six months ago to describe the type of season we expected from the Montreal Canadiens. It's exactly what fans got. So should we be surprised at the drama unfolding before us in the Habs' first round playoff series with ...

Montreal 1 Washington 5 (Bell Centre) posted by Rocket All Habs "A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool." ~ Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton Washington coach Bruce Boudreau was in a good mood after the game. He had every reason to be with his Capitals cruising to a Game Three victory. They chased Jaroslav Halak, regained ...

posted by Rocket All Habs Tremors, is this instance, does not refer to Graboids, those giant, carnivorous, underground worms who terrorize small-town America, of early-90s, horror-flick fame. But the buzz about Jaroslav Halak's unsteady grip is just as silly as the franchise of campy B-movies with flesh-eating, oversized grubs. Alex Ovechkin said during the game Saturday night he noticed Halak's hand was shaking while ...

Montreal 5 Washington 6 OT (Verizon Center) "We came here for one (victory) and we got our one," said Mike Cammalleri. "Now it's time to go home and play. I liked our team; I think we did a lot of good things." It's understandable why Cammalleri needed to say what he did and put on a brave face for the media. Unfortunately, ...

Montreal 3 Washington 2 OT (Verizon Center) Posted by Rocket All Habs "Stranger things may have happened than the Canadiens upsetting the Capitals, but frankly, it would be an upset of legendary proportions if Montreal won this series. In fact, given how deep the Capitals are on offense, and how inconsistent the Habs have been during the regular season, Montreal could be ...

Montreal 3 Toronto 4 OT (Bell Centre) At the end of regulation time, with the score tied 3-3, Bell Centre fans jumped to their feet and gave their team a thunderous standing ovation. With a single point, their beloved Canadiens had clinched a spot in the playoffs. Few minded that the Habs squeaked into the post-season in game 82. No one ...

May 29, 2009  8:15 am. Office of the President Montreal Canadiens Executive Assistant: Mr. Boivin, I have the general manager on the line. Boivin: Put him through. (pause) Boivin: Pierre!! Ça va? Gainey: Ummm, Mr. Boivin, it's Bob. Bob Gainey. Boivin: *Deep sigh* Gainey: Well sir, I'm just calling about our new coach. I think I've found him. Boivin: Is he francophone? You know that's my top priority, ...

Carolina 5, Montreal 2 (RBC Center) posted by Rocket All Habs from Invictus (adapted) Nelson Mandela: How long before the Stanley Cup playoffs? Jim Fleming: Don't get your hopes up. We're a damn disgrace! Canadiens' fans were in a snarly mood after this one. And with good reason! Let's trot out the cliches. The Canadiens ...

Montreal 3 NY Islanders 4 SO (Nassau Coliseum) "I know I've made some very poor decisions recently, but I can give you my complete assurance that my work will be back to normal. I've still got the greatest enthusiasm and confidence in the mission. And I want to help you."—HAL 9000 Before you read the attribution, were you thinking of someone else? ...