CBC Sports Online: NHL Playoffs 2004: Boston vs. Montreal


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Round One

Habs upset Bruins in Game 7

Montreal's Richard Zednik celebrates his game-winning goal. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

There are nights when goaltenders get in a zone. Nights when there are no rebounds and when saves come at crucial times. Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jose Theodore was having one of those nights. The Canadiens' all-star made 32 saves for his first career playoff shutout as Montreal eliminated the Boston Bruins 2-0 in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference quarter-final playoff series Monday.

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Schedule/Results

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Head-to-head

Boston
Power plays	2 / 25	8.0%
Penalty kill	27 / 30	90.0%
Montreal
Power plays	3 / 30	10.0%
Penalty kill	23 / 25	92.0%

Impact players

For Game 7:

Sergei SamsonovWhy? Generated Boston's most dangerous scoring opportunities in the series-deciding game.

Jose Theodore Why? Turned aside 32 shots for his first career playoff shutout, sending Montreal into the second round.

Analysis

Hockey Night in Canada's Kelly Hrudey:

This match-up brings back memories for sure. It really adds to the excitement with the history these two organizations have on their own and against each other. This is one that we're all looking forward to and I don't see a favourite here. It wouldn't be a surprise if either team won.

One thing that stands out for me when you look at Boston is that they have depth. That's one of the reasons why they're successful. They have a whole lot more talent than people recognize, but they're a team that can throw two or three really strong line at you.

Why will Montreal win? Because Jose Theodore will steal the series for them. Montreal has a lot of offence, but it's sporadic at times. They're going to be really challenged to beat Andrew Raycroft. Although he's a rookie, he certainly hasn't played like it. We think of him as a top rookie, but he's also a top goalie already in the league. The Canadiens will really be challenged in trying to beat him.