THE STORY
On May 17, 2014, during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final between the New York Rangers and the Montreal Canadiens, Rangers forward Chris Kreider collided with Canadiens goaltender Carey Price. The incident resulted in Price sustaining a knee injury, leading to his removal from the game and absence for the remainder of the series. The Rangers won the game 7-2 and eventually the series in six games.
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WHY IT MATTERS
The injury to Carey Price significantly impacted the Canadiens' playoff performance, as they were eliminated from the postseason without their star goaltender. The incident also sparked debate regarding the nature of the collision and its impact on the series outcome.