Montreal brings 1-0 lead into game 2 against Carolina
The Montreal Canadiens hold a 1-0 lead in their playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes. The two teams will meet again in Raleigh, North Carolina, for game two of the Stanley Cup semifinals. Montreal's Juraj Slafkovsky was a standout performer in the first game, contributing two goals to the victory.
- ▪The Canadiens have a record of 48-24-10 and are performing well on the road with a 31-10-9 record.
- ▪Carolina boasts a strong home record of 33-11-2 and an overall record of 53-22-7.
- ▪Seth Jarvis leads the Hurricanes with 32 goals and 34 assists, while Cole Caufield has 51 goals and 37 assists for the Canadiens.
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