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“Bring it on,†Habs defenceman P.K. Subban said before Montreal faced the Buffalo Sabres at First Niagara Center.
“If you’re not fired up for that, you shouldn’t be playing hockey. Toronto and Montreal? Come on, it doesn’t get much better than that.â€
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“That’s two historic franchises that have been known to hate each other over the years facing off,†said Habs defenceman Josh Gorges. “There would be a lot riding on that series.â€
Even the younger players sense it.
Brendan Gallagher, the 20-year-old rookie who has impressed with his feisty play this season, flashed his trademark grin when asked about what it would be like to draw Toronto in May.
“I’ve only been a part of that little rivalry for one year but you can already tell that we hate each other,†said Gallagher. “It’s the same on both sides. Those are very competitive games, very intense games.
“If we were to meet in the playoffs, I’m sur it would be a very emotional series.â€