Bench battle between NHL legends will help decide if Canadiens play for Stanley Cup
The Eastern Conference final features a matchup between NHL coaches Martin St. Louis and Rod Brind'Amour, both of whom have had successful playing careers. St. Louis's Montreal Canadiens won the opening game of the series against Brind'Amour's Carolina Hurricanes. The outcome of the series may hinge on the contrasting coaching styles and strategies of these two respected figures in hockey.
- ▪Martin St. Louis's Canadiens won Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final against the Carolina Hurricanes.
- ▪St. Louis has a 4-0 record against Brind'Amour this season in regular and playoff games.
- ▪The Canadiens' success has been attributed to St. Louis's ability to connect with players and implement effective tactics.
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Open this photo in gallery:Head coach Martin St. Louis's Montreal Canadiens won the opening game of the Eastern Conference final. They visit the Carolina Hurricanes again on Saturday night.Bruce Bennett/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountBoth are pure hockey men, masters of the battle-weary news conference tone, respected throughout the league and beloved in their locker rooms. As players they became cornerstones and captains of small-market Southern U.S. franchises after being jettisoned by other organizations. Both beat Alberta teams in Game 7s to win their lone Stanley Cup, just two years apart. Both scored more than 1,000 points in the course of their decorated careers. The similarities between Martin St.
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