[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - The Montreal Canadiens are not your average playoff newcomer
It has already been established that the 2024-25 Montreal Canadiens are the youngest team to ever make the NHL Playoffs, at 25.95 years. They are also making their first playoff appearance since 2021, the first time since the rebuild started in earnest. That combination would normally lead to a lack of playoff experience. Take the Ottawa Senators, for example. They have an average age of 28, and are making their first playoff appearance since 2017. Among their players under 30, they have a total