Some of the greatest rivalries in the NHL feature the Montreal Canadiens. In Canada it’s generally accepted that their history with the Toronto Maple Leafs is at the top of the list. Scoping out to the sports world in general, the heated battles between the Habs and Boston Bruins are regarded as some of the most intense competitions available.
Those historic Original Six matchups will continue to be features in the league and red-letter days on the teams’ season schedules, but they’re not the only ones that get the adrenaline of both players and fans flowing.