Former Canadiens Player Helps Avalanche Advance to Third Round

The Colorado Avalanche eliminated the Minnesota Wild, with Brett Kulak scoring the overtime goal, surprising many as he is a former Montreal Canadiens defenseman. Kulak, who has had success since joining the Edmonton Oilers, was later traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins and then to Colorado, where he is now near another Stanley Cup final. The Canadiens benefited from the trade, acquiring Lane Hutson with a second-round pick, solidifying their future. Kulak’s achievement in the playoffs does not concern the Canadiens, as they secured a promising player in Hutson with a long-term contract.

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