"Faced with the choice between changing one's mind and proving there is no need to do so, almost everyone gets busy on the proof"
John Kenneth Galbraith
@PierrePoilievre Canada is in a technical recession by one common definition, but the margins are razor-thin, the data could be revised, and the claim that it's uniquely Carney's doing — or uniquely among G20 nations — is political spin more than verified economic fact.
Back in the lock-out shortened season, I was invited to travel with the Canadiens for a game on March 16, 2013 in New Jersey---in what was Brendan Gallagher's 24th NHL game.
On that trip, as a rookie he carried himself like a veteran: professional, composed, team-first. Gally's character was evident from Day 1. 14 years, 911 games. What a career.
#GoHabsGo
@brendanshowbiz@grantmccagg
"There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen."
This quote paraphrased from a speech given by Lenin is perfect for the Canadiens playoff run.
#GoHabsGo@brendanshowbiz@ArponBasu@MAGodin
@Antho_Martineau Makes sense. They've won three games in Carolina this season and the one loss was in overtime.
They have the Canes right where they want them!
We know teams down 3-1 in a NHL playoff series win the comeback just ~9% of the time. Approximately 360 series all-time.
Last ~22 Years(2004 –2026)
In that span, 14 teams pulled it off.
The Canadiens did it 4 times — 2004 vs Boston, 2010 vs Washington, 2014 vs Boston & 2021 vs Toronto — Habs hold the record. All four wins on the road.
By no means is the suggestion here that the Habs will pull off a comeback against this juggernaut Canes team.
It is noteworthy, however, that teams up 3 - 1 in a series coming home to play Game 5 win 55% of the time and 57% when they've won Game 4 to go up 3-1.
Habs are 4-2 in their last six Game 5 road appearances. The two losses were elimination games.
Finally, this Canadiens team has played .700 on the road all season including the playoffs and has pleasantly surprised its fans countless times this year.