After losing Game 1 in what was a duel between two of the best goalies on the planet, the Montreal Canadiens bounced back in big way over their next two games.

The Habs evened the series at 1-1 on home ice after tying the game late and winning it in overtime, and then they proceeded to knock off the Rangers in Game 3 at MSG 3-1.

 

 

The #Habs win their second straight game against the #Rangers to take a 2-1 series lead.

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While the series is a long way from being over, the Habs seem very comfortable and confident with the position they're in.

That's not to say they're cocky or overconfident, but they're much more relaxed and calm than they were after Game 1.

Ahead of Game 4 Tuesday night, Andrew Shaw displayed how calm he's feeling at the team's morning practice as he and Brendan Gallagher took part in a friendly competition of trying to hit the MSG roof with a puck and catch it on their sticks:

 

Impressive stuff from Shaw to say the least.

 

There's nothing wrong with having a little fun before a big game and being relaxed as some players play better that way as opposed to being tense.

Then again, the Rangers are in danger of going back to Montreal down 3-1, so it's understandable if the nerves are there.

Either way, when the puck drops, it's all about the game, or as Steve Ott explained, the game within the game.