After returning home to Montreal with an unexpected 2-0 record in Carolina the Habs failed to win either home game and now sit even with the surging Canes.

It’s extra frustrating considering the Candiens were very much in both games but failed to put either of them away.

As far as the game itself, more questionable refereeing. Zednik stick in the face, Markov’s stick in the face unpenalized. It’s bordering on a joke here. With the Canadiens Captain out with a gruesome eye injury the sticks continue to fly.

What happens now? Will the Canadiens be able to shrug it off and take the Canes out of it? Or have the Canes found their game and

One thing is certain, home ice advantage has meant absolutely nothing in this series. Both teams losing all of their home games and winning only on the road. For whatever reason the Canadiens play better in the playoffs on the road and with 2 of the possible remaining 3 in Carolina that looks to be an advanatage.