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Canadiens Clinch Playoff Spot with 4-2 Win Over Hurricanes

Montreal secures the final Eastern Conference wild-card berth, marking their first playoff appearance since 2021 and setting up a first-round series against Washington.

Montreal Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky (20) holds off Carolina Hurricanes' Shayne Gostisbehere (4) during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Apr 16, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) celebrates with his teammates his second goal of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Apr 16, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Anaheim Ducks forward Sam Colangelo (64) skates in on Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (44) during the first period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images
Apr 16, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Jonatan Berggren (48) plays the puck as New Jersey Devils center Justin Dowling (37) defends during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kaiden Guhle scored twice, while Nick Suzuki added his 30th goal and Jake Evans sealed the win with an empty-netter.
  • Goaltender Sam Montembeault made 28 saves to help Montreal secure the victory and eliminate Columbus from playoff contention.
  • The Canadiens needed at least one point in the game to clinch the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
  • Carolina rested several key players, fielding a 'B' squad as they were already locked into their playoff position.
  • The game’s cultural significance prompted the rescheduling of the French-language federal election debate to accommodate viewership.