The Carolina’s defense collapsed completely: The Montreal scored six goals in the playoffs! The Harricans allowed six goals from Montreal in just one game.

For comparison, in each of the previous two rounds of this playoff, Carolina allowed its opponents to score only five goals each.

Such a result seems abnormal, given the Harricans’ excellent defense throughout the early stages of the tournament. Montreal managed to exploit Carolina’s weaknesses by relying on aggressive play, quick transitions, and precise shots from the middle zone. Carolina’s coaching staff needs to address these mistakes immediately. Failure to maintain discipline and order during playoff games can be fatal. In the playoffs, such mistakes are rarely forgiven. If Carolina fails to regain its balance and discipline, the series could take an unexpected turn in the next game. Experts believe that this match will be a crucial test of the Favors’ mental stability.