The Montreal Canadiens are happy to be getting ready for what could a hard-fought first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators.
The Canadiens were last in the Eastern Conference a year ago and by late April were well into their offseason routines.
Now they face a best-of-seven conference quarterfinal against their closest geographical rival.
''It's tough when you finish in 15th place,'' Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban said Monday. ''Some guys are going home right now and some are going to the world championship.
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The Canadiens were last in the Eastern Conference a year ago and by late April were well into their offseason routines.
Now they face a best-of-seven conference quarterfinal against their closest geographical rival.
''It's tough when you finish in 15th place,'' Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban said Monday. ''Some guys are going home right now and some are going to the world championship.
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