3 Keys: Canadiens at Golden Knights, Game 1 of Semifinals

“We’re ready going into tonight’s game and start the right way for sure,” Canadiens forward Josh Anderson said.

The Golden Knights advanced from the Honda West Division by defeating the Minnesota Wild in seven games in the first round and the Colorado Avalanche in six games in the second round.

“I don’t know why we haven’t been able to win Game 1 so far, but every series is new.

When the Golden Knights play their best, they come in waves, are physical on the forecheck and sustain pressure in the offensive zone.

… Nosek practiced Sunday for the first time since the forward sustained an undisclosed injury during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup First Round against the Minnesota Wild but is not expected to play.

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