"Canadiens Strike Early, Cruise to Game 1 Victory Over Hurricanes In a dominant display, the Montreal Canadiens stormed out of the gate Thursday night, scoring four consecutive goals in the first period to set the tone for a 6-2 thrashing of the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final. The Canadiens' explosive start at the Lenovo Center left the Hurricanes reeling, and despite a late push, the visitors were unable to mount a significant comeback. Montreal's high-powered offense, led by key contributors, proved too much for Carolina's defense to handle, as the Canadiens take a crucial 1-0 series lead. The stage is now set for a thrilling series between two of the NHL's top teams, with the Hurricanes looking to regroup and even the series in Game 2."

The Montreal Canadiens scored four straight goals in the first period en route to a 6-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final at Lenovo Center on Thursday.