"Canadiens Take Advantage of Hurricanes' Rust as Playoff Series Heats Up" The Carolina Hurricanes are back on the ice after a lengthy playoff break, but their return to action has been marred by a series of costly breakdowns and miscues. Despite their best efforts, the Hurricanes struggled to find their rhythm against the Montreal Canadiens, who capitalized on their opponents' mistakes to take a crucial lead in the series. As the Hurricanes look to regroup and refocus, the Canadiens' opportunistic play has them in a strong position to advance to the next round. With the series now hanging in the balance, the Hurricanes must find a way to shake off their rust and get back on track if they hope to stay alive in the playoffs.

Canadiens pounce as Hurricanes emerge from long playoff break with breakdowns, miscues  Source ONE News