"Montreal Canadiens' Season Takes a Hitting Blow as Key Player Suffers Early Mishap in Game 1 The National Hockey League playoffs have officially kicked off, but for the Montreal Canadiens, their season may have hit a speed bump before it even got underway. Less than five minutes into Game 1, star defenseman and key player, suffered a costly mishap that left the team reeling. The defenseman's blown tire and subsequent fall on his rump led to a 3-on-1 break, which was capitalized on by Josh Doan's goal. As the game continued, the Canadiens struggled to regain their footing, and the early setback has left fans and analysts wondering if this is a harbinger of things to come for the team. A closer look at the Canadiens' roster and recent performance may provide some insight into the potential impact of this injury."
Less than five minutes into Game 1, the Canadiens star defenseman blew a tire and fell on his rump, resulting in a 3-on-1 that ended with a Josh Doan goal. By 13:26 of the first period, Ryan McLeod ...