Montreal ERs Catch Playoff Break from Overcrowding

Montreal's hospitals breathe easier as the NHL playoffs kick off, with emergency rooms suddenly less jammed than a power play in overtime. Front-office types have whispered about this quirky trend for years - Habs fans glued to their screens means fewer rushing to the ER over nothing. Doctors confirm the drop aligns perfectly with Montreal's first-round intensity, raising stakes for whether this relief holds through a deep run.