Random Thoughts On The Stanley Cup Conference Quarterfinals: The Final Day

by Mike

Montreal: 2; Washington: 1
Montreal wins the series 4-3

Who saw this? No really, who saw this? Jaroslav Halak was benched on Game 4 for an ineffective and immature Carey Price. The coach puts him back in because hey, he was the reason the team was as good as they were and he at least deserved to be the starter when the team bowed out of postseason contention to a powerful opponent. Instead, Halak put together some of the most miraculous goaltending and managed to stop 143 of 146 shots in the span of three games. It only goes to show that nothing is handed to a team come playoff time and while the Capitals had an absolutely dominant season, the Canadiens had the will to succeed and pulled off what will probably be the most stunning upset of the playoffs. What the hell's Washington going to do now?

Montreal goes on to face Pittsburgh in the Eastern Conference Semifinals while Boston will face Philadelphia.