The big hits always roll out this time of year. It's just part of playoff hockey, especially in the tone-setting first round.
The noise begins before the puck drops, but it doesn’t crest until the first collision. A hard, clean finish along the wall that sends a surge through the building. It’s a signal. This is how the game ...
MONTREAL — Even in a hockey-mad city like Montreal, few fans would have known much about Max Crozier.