Laval Rocket Playoffs Round 1: What you need to know

LAVAL - After last year's memorable run, the Calder Cup playoffs presented by Bell, Cavendish Farms, Mise-o-jeu and Molson Export are back in Laval.

The Rocket's postseason is already off to an exciting start. The Habs' American League affiliate defeated the Syracuse Crunch 4-3 on the final day of the regular season to clinch the last playoff spot and a first round, best-of-three date with the Utica Comets.
The

takes over Place Bell for Game 1 on Wednesday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m.
How to watch
How to get (win) tickets
The only home date of the series, Game 1 tickets sold out quickly following Sunday's on-sale but the Canadiens and Rocket partners have reserved four pairs of last-minute tickets to get into the hands of real fans.
Follow the Habs on social media on Wednesday for a chance to snag your pass into Place Bell.
The matchup
The first round series between Laval and Utica will feature plenty of familiar faces for Habs fans.
Up front, Rafaël Harvey-Pinard, Joël Teasdale, Jesse Ylönen, Lucas Condotta and Anthony Richard all spent time with the big club this season.
The same goes for Corey Schueneman and Frederic Allard on the blue line, plus Cayden Primeau between the pipes.
Richard is Laval's leading point-getter with 67 points in 60 AHL games this season.
The Rocket hold a promising 5-1-0-0 record in six meetings with Utica during the 2022-23 campaign.