The first-ever series between the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators seemed likely to go in the Canadiens' favor.
They finished second in the Eastern Conference behind the Pittsburgh Penguins, and they had a boatload of offensive talent to complement their defense and Carey Price in goal.
The Senators were gritty and had overcome injuries throughout the season, but they appeared to lack firepower. They were the lowest-scoring team playing postseason hockey.
Ottawa played a tough, physical game, and the Canadiens responded by trying to goad the hosts into fights and brawls.
After Ottawa took a 2-1 lead into the third period, the Canadiens got steamrolled. The Senators outscored them 4-0 in the third period as rookie Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored a hat trick against the beleaguered Price.
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