It’s been a year of firsts for the Laval Rocket. First ever playoff berth. First ever playoff game at Place Bell. First playoff win in franchise history, and first series win for a Montreal Canadiens AHL affiliate since 2011. With a series win over the Syracuse Crunch in their back pocket, the Rocket are poised to continue their incredible season in the North Division Final.
Against the Crunch, the Rocket had a very simple objective: stay out of the box and don’t take the lazy way out with the puck. Even though they did well in both of those respects, it took a last-minute goal and overtime winner in Game 5 to advance.