Canadiens’ tight-knit identity propels them past Lightning, into second round

TAMPA, Fla. — Prior to the start of this first-round series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning, there was symbolism everywhere.Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis became a Hall of Fame player with the Lightning. His teammate was Vincent Lecavalier, who is now in the Canadiens front office. Lecavalier’s agent back then was Kent Hughes, now the general manager of the Canadiens.Advertisement