Montreal's NHL playoff run came to a heartbreaking end with a four-game sweep at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes.

The $30 million price of inexperience

The Canadiens' surprising playoff journey was marked by injuries, offensive strugglees, and coach Martin St-Louis' decision to maintain the same lineups and pairings,despite earlier adjustments.

Scratching Arber Xhekaj despite a warm-up and playing Kaiden Guhle through apparent injury were among the key issues that plagued the team.

A 6-1 loss that summed up the series

The Canadiens' struggles were exemplified by Jake Evans' missed shooting opportunity in a 6-1 Game 5 loss, which sealed their fate.

The Hurricanes adanced to the Stanley Cup Final, leaving the Canadiens to ponder what could have been.

Lessons learned for a young team

Despite the disappointing exit,the young Canadiens gained valuable experience during their deep playoff run.

The team's inexperience and injuries were major factors in their downfall, but they also showed flashes of brilliance that will serve them well in the future.