"Habs' Dominant Victory Overshadows Hurricanes' Playoff Re-Entry" The Carolina Hurricanes made their highly-anticipated return to the NHL playoffs after a lengthy break, but their comeback effort was short-lived. In a decisive 5-1 win, the Montreal Canadiens capitalized on the Hurricanes' early-season rust, pouncing on breakdowns and miscues to take a commanding lead in their first-round series. As the Hurricanes struggle to regain their footing, the Canadiens' strong start has raised questions about the team's ability to bounce back from adversity. Can the Hurricanes regroup and mount a comeback, or will the Canadiens continue to dictate the pace of the series?

Canadiens pounce as Hurricanes emerge from long playoff break with breakdowns, miscues  The Washington Post