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Canadiens pounce on Canes early, roll to G1 win

The Canadiens pounced for four first-period goals on slow-starting Carolina - coming off the longest postseason break in more than a century - and handed the Hurricanes their first loss of the playoffs with a 6-2 victory Thursday night.

Published May 22, 2026, 4:11 AM
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Canadiens pounce on Canes early, roll to G1 win

The Canadiens pounced for four first-period goals on slow-starting Carolina - coming off the longest postseason break in more than a century - and handed the Hurricanes their first loss of the playoffs with a 6-2 victory Thursday night.

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