Canadiens’ Home Ice Problem Is Turning Into A Real Story

Montreal’s playoff run is running into a very familiar trap, and the numbers at home are making the conversation louder. At this stage of the season, home ice is supposed to be a weapon, not a source of nerves, and the Canadiens are feeling that pressure in every round of the building. When a team starts hearing the crowd instead of feeding off it, the margin for error gets tiny fast.