Once the NHL announced their initial plans for a return to hockey, Pittsburgh Penguins social media blew up with the assertion that the Penguins would not be able to get past Carey Price and the Montreal Canadiens.
While the Penguins odds in a series vs. the Canadiens, look pretty good right now, we have to keep history in mind, as Pittsburgh is 0-2 (1998 and 2010) in series vs. Montreal.
During the Penguins and Canadiens 13 postseason games in 1998 and 2010, the teams have combined for 301 penalty minutes.
- Penguins – 139 PIM
- Canadiens – 162 PIM
With that in perspective here is a look back at a few of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens most Penalized games in the playoffs.