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Friedman Credits Canadiens' Win Over Hurricanes
23 May
Summary
- Insider disputes claims of Hurricanes' rustiness after Game 1.
- Canadiens are given full credit for their victory over the Hurricanes.
- Carolina players admit to gifting games to the Montreal Canadiens.
Elliotte Friedman, a prominent sports insider, is pushing back against the notion that the Carolina Hurricanes' Game 1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens was solely due to rustiness. Friedman asserted on his '32 Thoughts' podcast that the Canadiens fully deserved credit for their victory.
This perspective is echoed by some within the Hurricanes organization, with defenseman Jacob Slavin reportedly admitting he personally handed games to the Canadiens. Such statements could be leveraged by the Canadiens' coaching staff to fuel their players' motivation.
Securing a second win in Raleigh would significantly strengthen Montreal's position in the series. Even if they return home tied 1-1, it wouldn't be a detrimental outcome, provided they use the situation to foster urgency.
