Canadiens force Game 7 with shutout win over Bruins
The Montreal Canadiens will be heading back to Boston for Game 7 after shutting out the Bruins 4-0 in Game 6 to extend the series. This marks the ninth time the two teams will meet in a Game 7 in playoff history.
The Canadiens held and 1-0 lead after one period on a Lars Eller marker, before Max Pacioretty, who came into the contest with just one assist in the series, made it 2-0 late in the second. Nathan Beaulieu made his playoff debut replacing Douglas Murray and gave the Canadiens' back end a boost.
Star Performer
Price completed his first shutout of the postseason making 28 saves and keeping his composure through some tense moments as the Bruins pushed.
A disallowed goal would keep the shutout alive, though Bruins coach Claude Julien was asking the referees for a penalty shot as David Desharnais touched the puck with his hand.
Price came away with his fourth career playoff shutout.
Turning Point
It happened early in the game. A miscue by Bruins rookie defenseman Kevan Miller would be the difference as Lars Eller was in the right place at the right time to capitalize.
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Highlight Reel
Pacioretty finally got himself going with his second goal of the playoffs and his first in fives games. Pacioretty had not scored in the series prior to his wrist shot past Tuukka Rask in the second period.
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Quote of the Night
While Claude Julien expects his team to win Game 7 (duh), Canadiens head coach Michel Therrien knows Game 7's are anything but east or certain.
Michel Therrien: "Anything can happen in Game 7. That's the beauty of it."
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) May 13, 2014
Series at a Glance
Game 1: BOS 3, MTL 4 (2OT) (Canadiens lead 1-0)
Game 2: BOS 5, MTL 3 (Series tied 1-1)
Game 3: MTL 4, BOS 2 (Canadiens lead 2-1)
Game 4: BOS 1, MTL 0 (OT) (Series tied 2-2)
Game 5: BOS 4, MTL 2 (Bruins lead 3-2)
Game 6: MTL 4, BOS 0 (Series tied 3-3)
Game 7: Wednesday, May 14 TBD