Bruins Looking To End Canadiens Season

The Boston Bruins can put an end to the Montreal Canadiens' 100th season tonight with a victory in Game 4 of their First Round Eastern Conference series.

Montreal's injury bug will continue to give them a weakened roster that fought valiantly Monday night against the adversity of the Bruins, and their own fans.

Defenseman Mathieu Schneider participated in this mornings morning skate, but will not dress tonight.

Forward Alex Tanguay did not skate, but coach/GM Bob Gainey said he will be a game-time decision.

Carey Price will get the start in goal for Montreal, despite posting a 4.15 GAA and a .882 save percentage in the first three games.

The Canadiens have dealt with a season of turmoil from rumours of the team's sale and pending free agency, to players' associations with known underworld figures.

"It's been an interesting and sometimes tough year for us," said Canadiens Captain Saku Koivu. "We've had adversity and fought back."

"We made it to the playoffs, so now it is not the time to quit. I can't guarantee the outcome, but I will guarantee the effort."

Boston's Milan Lucic returns to the Bruins' lineup, after serving a one-game suspension for his cross-check Saturday on Maxim Lapierre.

"It was tough sitting out," the 20-year-old winger said. "There was sweat, nerves, all those types of things, but I was happy with the final result."

A Bruins victory would earn them their first playoff series win since 1999.