KILLER INSTINCT
The Canadiens finally got their power play going on Sunday, notching a pair of goals with the man advantage -- including the game winner -- after going 0-for-7 through Games 1 and 2.
While the Habs will look to build on that success in Game 4, the team's penalty kill on the other hand has been consistent since the start of the postseason.
Case in point, the Rangers have seen all 10 of their power play opportunities to date stymied by a solid Montreal special teams unit.
"We did a really good job of holding the blue line, making it difficult for them to get in. Obviously from playing on the power play myself, I know how frustrating that can be," continued Gallagher. "When you're able to make the other team battle, especially early on the power play, it makes life difficult for them. Our penalty kill has done a great job of making their power play have to work, and that usually leads to success."
Of course, the Canadiens penalty kill has also benefited from an All-Star netminder between the pipes.
"It starts with [Carey Price]. Obviously our goalie is the biggest part of our penalty kill," acknowledged Phillip Danault, as Price has been the final line of defense on 11 power play shots thus far. "It's our dedication, too. We all work together, and that's our strength. We've got to keep it going that way tonight."