HAMILTON — The formula that earned the Hamilton Tiger-Cats first in the East Division is what head coach Scott Milanovich wants the club to follow in its playoff showdown with the Montreal Alouettes.

Hamilton hosts Montreal in the Eastern final Saturday. The Ticats led the CFL in turnovers (44), interceptions (27) and points off turnovers (134) and also won the turnover battle in both of their regular-season wins over the Alouettes.

"Just do what we've been good at, which is protect the football and get the football," Milanovich said Friday. "Have explosive plays when the opportunity presents itself, have some balance.

"If and when we get turnovers, turn those into touchdowns. It doesn't need to be anything flashy."

Montreal will have a much different look offensively Saturday with sta

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