- showed a lot of heart and played every game until the last whistle
- have made last season's trade look brilliant
- reminded us that they are never out of a game and can stage improbable comebacks
- proved what a great frontrunner they are
- took the opposing fans out of the game and cleared out the Bell Centre before the goalies left the ice
- kept the Boston Montreal rivalry alive and well
- showed up at the first whistle
- finished
- helped out Rask instead of leaving him out to dry or taking him out of the play
- did a better job getting the puck out of their defensive zone
- took penalties, but not really stupid ones
- blocked shots instead of letting them just tee it up
- were better with the puck and had takeaways instead of giveaways
- When leading after one period, both teams are perfect in the postseason.
- When leading are two periods, the Bruins are perfect and the Canadiens have an 83.3% winning percentage.
- The Bruins are 1-2 when trailing after one and 2-2 when trailing after two.
- The Canadiens are 0-2 when trailing after one and 0-1 when trailing after two.
- Both teams are perfect when they score first.
- Both teams are 1-3 when they trail first.
- On the road the Bruins have scored 9 goals and allowed 6.
- At home the Canadiens have scored 11 goals and allowed 8.