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The Habs win 6-2. Series lead 2-1. Sunday night at the Bell Centre was something special. We broke it all down on the latest episode of The Locker Box Podcast.

• Caufield and the power play get the monkey off their back

• Newhook with the hot hand

• The goalie interference controversy

• The Bell Centre crowd was electric

The Habs drop Game 1 4-2. Now the real questions start. We broke down everything on the latest episode of The Locker Box Podcast. Plus a surprise Canadiens superfan jumps on at the end.

• Game 1 recap. What went wrong and what went right.

• Should the Canadiens go back to the lineup that made them successful?

• Line adjustments and coaching decisions heading into Game 2.

• Defensive pairings. Do changes need to be made?

• Who needs to be better for the Habs in Game 2?

• Is it time to panic? We give our honest answer.

The Habs are in the second round and Buffalo stands in the way. We broke down everything you need to know on the latest episode of The Locker Box Podcast.

• Position by position matchup breakdown. Where do the Habs have the edge?

• What to expect from the Buffalo Sabres. This is not a team to sleep on.

• Series predictions. Who wins and in how many games?

The Habs win 2-1. Series win 4-3. The Montreal Canadiens are in the second round. We broke it all down on the latest episode of The Locker Box Podcast.

• Jakub Dobes. One of the greatest Game 7 goaltending performances you will ever see.

• Nick Suzuki. How much did he grow throughout this series?

• Phillip Danault. The shutdown brilliance that never gets enough credit.

• Our stars of the series. Who stood out over seven games?

Game 5 Reaction: The Return of Brendan Gallagher and The Gutsy Win

Montreal wins 3-2 in Tampa. Series lead 3-2. We broke it all down on the latest episode of The Locker Box Podcast.

• Brendan Gallagher is back. What his return means for this team.

• The third line was unbelievable.

• Matheson frustrations. The conversation that needed to be had.

• A gutsy road win when it mattered most.

Montreal drops Game 4 3-2. Series tied 2-2 heading back to Tampa. We broke it all down on the latest episode of The Locker Box Podcast.

• The Slafkovsky hit.

• Nick Suzuki was one of the best players on the ice.

• The Oliver Kapanen penalty. Was it embellishment? The call that changed the game.

• What adjustments need to be made heading into Game 5?

OT thriller. 2-1 series lead. The Habs are in the driver's seat. We broke it all down on the latest episode of The Locker Box Podcast.

• Lane Hutson. OT hero. What a moment for the kid.

• Dach and his line bounced back in a big way after Game 2.

• Arber Xhekaj has been outstanding this series. The case for him.

• Are we worried about the Canadiens top lines?

We got into it.

Montreal Canadiens Series Tied, Now What?

The Habs drop Game 2 in OT 3-2. Series tied 1-1 heading back to Montreal. We broke it all down on the latest episode of The Locker Box Podcast.

• Josh Anderson was the best player on the ice. A legitimate playoff performer.

• Cole Caufield has been quiet. That needs to change in Game 3.

• Kirby Dach made a costly mistake. How much does it matter going forward?

• What lineup adjustments does Montreal need to make heading home?

• Home ice, Bell Centre energy. Can the Habs take control of this series?

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here and we break down the entire first round.

Every set matchup as of Thursday morning is covered across the Eastern and Western Conferences with predictions, X-factors, and the biggest questions heading into each series.

Which contenders are legit?

Where the upsets could happen?

And the players that can take over a series?

The playoffs are here and the moment this group has been building toward all season has arrived.

In this episode, we dive into a full preview of the Montreal Canadiens first round series. We break down how the Canadiens match up, where they have the edge, and what needs to go right for them to win.

We also get into potential lineup decisions, key matchups to watch, and the players who can swing momentum.

Let us know your predictions and what you are watching for in this series.