Canadiens clinch playoff spot for second consecutive season
Canadiens clinch playoff spot for second consecutive season
Sun, April 5, 2026 at 11:08 PM UTC
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The Montréal Canadiens players celebrate after a goal by defenseman Jayden Struble (47) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) ()
MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens wrapped up their second straight playoff spot Sunday when Detroit fell 5-4 to Minnesota, making them the first Canadian team to secure a postseason berth.
Last season, Montreal took the final spot in the Eastern Conference before falling to Washington in five games in the first round.
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Montreal went into its game Sunday night against New Jersey second in the Atlantic Division. The Canadiens have won eight straight, winning the last five on the road.
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