The Montreal Canadiens face a familiar challenge as they prepare for a potential playoff showdown with the Boston Bruins, a franchise with a long and contentious history in the city. Tensions have flared before, most notably during the 2014 postseason when a Bruins player suffered a serious injury in a heated altercation. With both teams now meeting again, questions linger over whether past rivalries will resurface or if a more measured approach will define their series. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how this storied rivalry plays out on the ice.

Forward has history with Montreal, including Price injury during 2014 playoffs