MONTREAL – Saving the best for last. What better adage to describe Devante Smith-Pelly’s first season as a Hab?
Acquired from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Jiri Sekac in February, the robust forward initially got off to a slow start in Montreal – a healthy scratch twice in March – before finding his form in the playoffs just like he did a season ago in California.
There’s a reason why fans and general manager Marc Bergevin alike were aware of the 6-foot, 220-pound winger’s reputation as a playoff performer – and it’s one that’s hard to ignore.