There might be something special about this year's team
Most Canadiens fans thought the team deserved a better fate than to be facing a 3-0 series deficit, and with good reason. Montreal controlled the puck, took more shots, and held a clear edge in the scoring chance department. Yet, thanks to Tyler Johnson's buzzer beater in Game 3, the Habs were facing elimination.
The hope was that the terribly low shooting percentage would finally give way to a normal goal production. The lack of luck, combined with the presence of the best player in the league, Carey Price, gave the team hope, although it was clear that time was running out.