Toronto and Montreal mayors place bet on outcome of Maple Leafs-Canadiens playoff seriesBut as Filosa points out, it can also be a detriment to the team in red, white and blue.
After dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak, a rejigged schedule and a number of key injuries down the stretch, the Canadiens limped into the playoffs of the league’s 56-game campaign.“It’s a fan base that’s very involved, very engaged,” he said. “But they can’t turn on you.