In a dominant display of skill and speed, the Montreal Canadiens took control of their first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes with a convincing 5-2 win in Game 1. The Canadiens' offense came out firing on all cylinders, scoring three goals in the first period to set the tone for the rest of the game. With a strong performance from their top players, including captain Nick Suzuki and forward Cole Caufield, Montreal's high-powered attack proved too much for the Hurricanes to handle. As the series shifts to Raleigh for Game 2, the Hurricanes will look to regroup and find a way to slow down the Canadiens' potent offense and even the series.

Canadiens pounce on Hurricanes early, roll to easy Game 1 win  ESPN