For Montreal there's only one real answer: Boston. Tons of history, with both teams trading blows and having playoff success against each other.
After that, Toronto, though I think it's more due to residual city rivalry than anything hockey related. The media hypes the two teams as rivalries, but it doesn't resonate as a fan since I haven't seen the Leafs play the Habs in the playoffs in decades. At this point, Ottawa might be #2 because of those two semi-recent playoff series.
After that, Toronto, though I think it's more due to residual city rivalry than anything hockey related. The media hypes the two teams as rivalries, but it doesn't resonate as a fan since I haven't seen the Leafs play the Habs in the playoffs in decades. At this point, Ottawa might be #2 because of those two semi-recent playoff series.
Um... yes, a rivalry does require post-season meetings. That's where rivalries count.Do you notice intense interest when the teams meet outside of a playoff matchup? A decent rivalry doesn't require a postseason meeting to get people pumped.