"Historic Start for the Canadiens as They Cruise Past Hurricanes in Game 1 of East Final The Montreal Canadiens made a statement in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final, erupting for four goals in the first period to take a commanding lead over the Carolina Hurricanes. The Canadiens' explosive start, fueled by a dominant performance from their top line, set the tone for the rest of the game, as they went on to secure a convincing 5-2 victory. The win marks a strong start for Montreal in their bid to reach the Stanley Cup Final, but the Hurricanes will look to regroup and even the series in Game 2. Can the Hurricanes mount a comeback, or will the Canadiens continue to roll?"

Canadiens score 4 in 1st period, defeat Hurricanes in Game 1 of East Final  NHL.com