Event Brief
Montreal Canadiens Clinch NHL Playoff Spot
Filed: Apr 05, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Summary: The Montreal Canadiens secure their playoff spot, becoming the first Canadian team to do so this year.
WHO: Montreal Canadiens
WHAT: clinched playoff spot
WHEN: Apr 05, 2026 at 4:52 PM ET
WHERE: Montreal
WHY: After a three-year drought, they secured their second playoff spot in a row.
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