The Montreal Canadiens enjoyed a remarkable 2007-08 season, defying preseason expectations to finish first in the Northeast Division and the Eastern Conference with 104 points. Led by head coach Guy Carbonneau and star forward Alexei Kovalev, who recorded a team-high 84 points, the club featured the league's most potent power play and a historic comeback victory after trailing 0-5 against the New York Rangers. The team carried this momentum into the playoffs by defeating the Boston Bruins in a thrilling seven-game opening series before their successful campaign concluded in the Conference Semifinals.