I posted this the another night and thought i'd post it again for anyone who missed it to show just how similar this years Habs-Bruins series has been to the one they played in 03-04
Boston 03-04 Montreal 07-08. Playoff Parallels
In 03-04 The Bruins were the best team in the Northeast
This year, The Canadiens were the best team in the Northeast
In 03-04 Boston was led by rookie goaltender Andrew Raycroft
This year, Montreal is led by rookie goaltender Carey Price
In 03-04 Boston won Game 1 by a 3 goal differential.
This year, Montreal won Game 1 4-1
In 03-04 Boston won Game 2 in overtime.
This year, Montreal won Game 2 in overtime
In 03-04 & 07-08 both Game 3's were decided by one goal with both underdogs winning to make the series 2-1.
In 03-04 Boston wins Game 4 by 1 goal to take a 3-1 series lead
This year, Montreal wins Game 4 by 1 goal to take a 3-1 series lead
In 03-04 just when many thought the series was over, Montreal won Game 5 5-1. Andrew Raycroft played poorly.
This year, Boston won Game 5 5-1 and Carey Price played poorly.
In 03-04 Montreal came up with another 5 goal performance in Game 6
This year, Boston did the same.
In 03-04 Montreal won Game 7 2-0 on the road?
This year ?????
EDIT: I do not take credit for this as I saw it posted elsewhere and thought i'd share.
