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Canadiens clinch playoff spot for second consecutive season

Canadiens clinch playoff spot for second consecutive season | iNFOnews.ca
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.

Montreal dropped a 3-0 decision to New Jersey at home Sunday night. The Canadiens are third in the Atlantic Division, even in points with second-place Buffalo and five ahead of Boston.

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