After clinching a playoff spot in their final game of the season, the Canadiens are rewarded with a playoff date with the best team in the Eastern Conference, the Capitals. TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined SC with Jay Onrait to chat about the Habs’ win, and their chances against the Capitals.
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Montreal won very few faceoffs against Carolina last night. 😮
Hopfully all ambition has left the Caps after Ovi's Chase. not a habs fan, but still cheering for them and Ott in the east
They didn't just upset them. Came back from down 3-1. The Halak show. Legendary.
Dobes could be our Halak this year
All depends on the version the HABS will show up:
– The version at the very end of the year where they couldn't win a game they should have won to clinch playoffs = Washington in 4 or 5
– The version right after Christmas and right after the 4 nations tournament = Habs in 7
I don't believe Habs will put it off, despite being a fan.
Montreal showed a lot of heart in the last game of the season needing at least a point to make it and they did. Montreal is very steaky though hot and cold constantly and Washington is just to much of a power house. I say Caps in 5 but a couple of the Washington wins will only be by a goal.
Clip it. I hope Button is wrong again. Habs in 7🎉🎉🎉
U make the playoffs u have a shot
Zero chance.
I wouldnt take Craig Button's argument with Habs playoffs chance of winning… LMFAO
Habs are on a roll. They are playing some good hockey. Could be a dark horse in playoffs. Young and fast.
There is always a chance but at best Montreals is slim to none.
Habs in 5
Go HABS Go let's have a solid series
So you’re telling me there’s a chance!!!
no halak lol
Habs we’re a little smoke and mirrors this season and that won’t last in the playoffs but next 5 years they will be much tougher to play against. Still need a little more grit and size.
4-2 caps at best but prob 4-1
Ok Button is the least insightful analyst in hockey…never really says anything original but somehow still on air.
As Habs fan, I am not all under any illusion that we have a chance in this series. As a matter of fact it's likely going to be WAS in 4. There is no pressure here. We are playing with house money. If we win one I'll celebrate the W like we just won the Stanley Cup. That being said, let me warn the Washington Capitals – don't sleep on a young team with nothing to lose.
It's going to tough for Habs Washington are a strong consistent team!!
Montreal is a team and playoffs are a team sport…Everytime Montreal gets in as 8th seed, they surprise.
Montréal won’t win with Xhekaj not playing. Fans here will blame Monty rather than MSL.
0% this is Ovechkin's year
Over the last 20 years, the team is very different in the playoffs than the regular season. Extrapolating how they will play in the playoffs after a season is a fools errand.
I love hearing the Craig Curse get laid on the Capitals 😅
Caps will probably win the series, but the Habs won the last meeting, outshooting them 30-17, so there's hope.
What do you think are the Avs chances against Habs in the finals?
They have no chance against the Caps🤣🤣🤣
If it gives the Putin simp a run for his money, I'm all for it.
Welcome back Craig, we forgive you.
Dress Xhekaj!!!!!!!!!!!!