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Canadiens Secure Playoff Spot with 4-2 Win Over Hurricanes

Montreal clinches the final Eastern Conference wild-card berth, marking their first postseason appearance since 2021 and setting up a first-round matchup against the Capitals.

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 led the Canadiens with two goals, while Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans also contributed key scores in the decisive victory.
  • Goaltender Sam Montembeault made 28 saves, helping Montreal eliminate the Columbus Blue Jackets from playoff contention.
  • The Canadiens overcame three prior missed opportunities to clinch, sealing their spot in their regular-season finale at the Bell Centre.
  • Carolina rested several top players, having already secured their playoff position, which influenced the competitive dynamics of the game.
  • The cultural significance of the game in Quebec prompted the rescheduling of a federal election debate to accommodate viewership.