As McCarron draws in, Torrey Mitchell is a healthy scratch up front. On the back end, Nathan Beaulieu is also a healthy scratch in favor of Brandon Davidson, who will be playing in his third game of the series, partnering up with Jordie Benn.
"That definitely kind of helps [playing in Game 3 and Game 4]. I think that getting that base underneath me, getting my feet underneath me, feeling the atmosphere, feeling the tension, I think those are all things that have helped me grow," shared Davidson, who averaged 11:29 of ice time between both of those outings, which also happened to be the first two postseason games of his career. "I think that here today will be another step forward."
Calm and confident
It's easy to get caught up in all of the noise surrounding Game 6, which obviously means a lot to both teams involved.
Unlike the Rangers, though, the Canadiens' season really is on the line, so Brendan Gallagher stressed the importance of staying focused on the task at hand. After all, games are ultimately decided on the ice.
"It's going to be important for us to block out all the emotional stuff that's going to go on with this game. We know the situation we're in. We understand the consequences if we lose. At the same time, there's a lot of belief in this locker room. Just focus on what you need to do as an individual and come to the rink to help the team win," explained Gallagher, who has one goal and three points in the series. "They don't want to head back to Montreal. It's a situation where both teams are going to be desperate for a win. We've just got to come out and earn it."
