When someone asks to see the 2017 part of the 2017-18 season, this game, a 3-1 loss, is the one to show. The Canadiens were playing their second game in two nights against one of the bonafide contenders in the league.
And for the first 39 minutes and 49 seconds, they had a lead. And they were sticking with the Lightning. Sure they were giving up a few too many scoring chances, but that’s why you pay Carey Price what you pay Carey Price. Yes, they got lucky with the posts, but so did Tampa.