Canadiens clinch playoff spot for second consecutive season
Updated Apr. 5, 2026 7:08 p.m. ET
Associated Press
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 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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